Description
4th of July Cookie Cake is the ultimate summer dessert that combines a giant chocolate chip cookie with festive flair. This delightful treat is perfect for celebrating Independence Day, featuring vibrant red, white, and blue decorations that bring a cheerful touch to any gathering. With its chewy texture and rich flavors, this cookie cake will quickly become a crowd favorite at barbecues, picnics, and family reunions. Easy to make and fully customizable, it’s a fun recipe that even novice bakers can master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup red and blue candy pieces
- For frosting: 4 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons half and half
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients; fold in chocolate chips and candy pieces.
- Spread dough evenly on the baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden.
- Cool before frosting with a smooth mixture of butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg