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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

This chocolate chip cookie cake is a simple, one-pan dessert that delivers a soft, chewy center with lightly crisp edges and a buttery, sweet flavor. The process involves preheating the oven and greasing a round pan, creaming butter and sugar for a smooth texture, then mixing in the egg and vanilla. The dry ingredients are added gently to avoid toughness, followed by folding in chocolate chips. The thick dough is pressed evenly into the pan and baked until the edges are golden and the center is set but still soft. After cooling so it slices cleanly, it can be decorated with frosting and sprinkles if desired. The recipe is loved for its ease—no scooping or chilling—while still giving the taste and texture of a classic soft cookie.
Calories: ~320 | Carbs: ~40g | Fat: ~16g | Protein: ~4g
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Easy Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Egg
  • Vanilla extract
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Chocolate chips
  • Optional: frosting chocolate or vanilla
  • Optional: rainbow sprinkles

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • 9–10 inch round pan
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a round pan so the cookie does not stick.
  2. Mix the butter and sugar in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla. Stir until the mixture looks thick and shiny.
  4. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until no dry flour is left.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips. The dough should be thick and easy to press.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the pan. Smooth the top with a spoon.
  7. Bake until the edges are golden and the center looks set but soft.
  8. Let the cookie cake cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
  9. Add frosting around the edge or on top if you want. Finish with sprinkles.

Notes

  • Do not overmix after adding flour, or the cookie cake can turn tough.
  • Do not overbake, or the center will dry out.
  • Press the dough evenly so it bakes at the same speed.
  • Let it cool before slicing, or it may fall apart.