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A close-up slice of a homemade cookie cake, showing the soft, chewy texture and melted chocolate chips inside.

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake: The Ultimate Recipe

The ultimate recipe for a giant chocolate chip cookie cake! This guide delivers a perfectly soft, chewy, and chocolate-packed dessert that's easy to make from scratch and perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cake
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 1 10-inch cast iron skillet or 12-inch pizza pan
  • 1 Stand Mixer or Electric Hand Mixer
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 10-inch skillet or 12-inch pizza pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl with a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula.
  7. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 22-28 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is just set. Let the cookie cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting and slicing.

Notes

Do Not Overbake: For a perfectly soft and chewy center, remove the cookie cake from the oven when it still looks slightly underdone in the middle.
Cool Completely: Wait until the cake is fully cooled before decorating to prevent the frosting from melting.
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