The Ultimate Easter Cookie Cake: A Festive Treat for the Whole Family
Growing up, Easter always meant pastel candies and sweet surprises. This giant cookie cake brings all those childhood memories back in one delicious slice. It’s perfect for sharing after a festive meal or wrapping up as a colorful gift! Let’s bake some love today – your kitchen is about to smell amazing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
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½ cup butter (1 stick or 4 ounces)
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¾ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup sugar
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1 egg
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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1 ⅓ cups flour
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup chocolate chips
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¾ cup chocolate candies (like Easter M&M’s or mini Cadbury eggs), divided
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9-inch pie plate.
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Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in both sugars, vanilla, then the egg.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix this into the butter mixture until just combined.
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Fold in chocolate chips and ½ cup of the candies.
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Spread dough evenly into the pie plate. Smooth the top.
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Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
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While still warm, press the remaining candies on top.
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Let cool before slicing and enjoying!
Notes
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Make it festive with seasonal candy colors.
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For extra chewiness, don’t overbake!
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At high altitudes? Adjust baking time and temperature slightly.
Nutrition
- Calories: 415 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 264mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g