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4th of July Cookie Cake

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This festive cookie cake combines a soft, buttery texture with a creamy frosting, perfect for summer celebrations. It’s easy to make and bursting with flavor!

  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon table salt
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup mini M&M's (red, white, & blue)
  • ¼ cup sprinkles (jimmies)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • Additional sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick spray.
  • Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  • Add egg and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
  • Fold in chocolate chips, mini M&M's, and sprinkles.
  • Spread dough in the prepared pie plate evenly.
  • Bake for 17-18 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
  • For frosting, beat butter, salt, and vanilla until creamy, then add powdered sugar and cream until fluffy.
  • Decorate cooled cookie cake with frosting and additional sprinkles.

Notes

Use softened butter for easier mixing.
Do not overbake; slightly underbake for a chewy texture.
Double the frosting recipe if you prefer extra decoration.

  • Author: mary
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg