Description
Easter Cookie Cake is a delightful centerpiece that combines the joy of a giant cookie with festive candy toppings, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or family celebrations. This easy-to-make treat features a soft, chewy texture and colorful M&Ms and chocolate candies that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Whether you’re hosting an Easter brunch or enjoying a cozy day at home, this cookie cake is sure to impress with its vibrant presentation and delightful flavor. Plus, it takes just 15 minutes of prep time, allowing you to spend more time celebrating and less time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ¾ cup colorful chocolate candies (like M&Ms)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF and grease a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in both sugars until fully combined.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and egg until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add this to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and half of the reserved candies.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pie plate and smooth the top with an offset spatula.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Press remaining candies gently into the surface immediately after removing from oven. Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg