Description
4th of July Cookie Cake is a festive, chewy, chocolate chip-packed dessert topped with red, white & blue flair. Bake it for your party and impress your guests today!
Ingredients
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2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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½ cup red and blue candy-coated chocolates
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
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1 cup powdered sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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2 tsp half and half (or milk)
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Red and blue sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, beat butter, sugars, and vanilla until fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
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Gradually add flour mixture until just combined.
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Stir in chocolate chips.
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Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
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Press dough evenly into pan.
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Bake for 10 minutes.
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Remove and gently press red & blue candies on top.
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Bake 18 more minutes until golden.
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Let cool completely.
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Beat frosting ingredients until smooth.
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Pipe frosting around edges and add sprinkles.
Notes
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Let eggs sit at room temperature for easier mixing.
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Don’t overbake; the center should be soft when done.
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Chill frosting slightly if it becomes too soft for piping
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 444 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Protein: 4 g