Description
This Easter Cookie Cake is a festive and colorful dessert that’s perfect for celebrating spring! With a chewy cookie base, pastel candies, and a drizzle of sweet frosting, it’s an easy-to-make treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookie Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups pastel-colored candy-coated chocolates (like M&M’s)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup pastel sprinkles
- 1/2 cup frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Additional pastel candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round springform pan or cake pan.
- Make the Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in 1 cup of pastel candies and the white chocolate chips.
- Bake the Cookie Cake:
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of pastel candies on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Let the cookie cake cool completely in the pan.
- Decorate the Cake:
- Once cooled, drizzle or pipe frosting around the edges or as desired. Top with pastel sprinkles and additional candies for a festive touch.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of shredded coconut or chopped nuts to the dough.
- Use gel food coloring to tint the frosting for a spring-inspired look.
- This cookie cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~320 kal
- Sugar: ~28g
- Sodium: ~140mg
- Fat: ~14g
- Carbohydrates: ~45g
- Protein: ~4g
- Cholesterol: ~50mg