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Easter Cookie Cake

Easter Cookie Cake – Soft, Chewy, and Festive Treat for Spring


  • Author: Julia Hart
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A giant, chewy, and soft cookie cake packed with chocolate chips and festive Easter candies. Easy to make, perfect for celebrations, and deliciously fun to decorate!


Ingredients

Scale
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup candy-coated chocolate eggs (e.g., Cadbury Mini Eggs or M&Ms)

For Decoration:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 12 tablespoons milk
  • Food coloring (pastel shades)
  • Extra candy eggs & sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • In a bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  • Mix in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and candy eggs. Press dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes, until edges are golden and the center is slightly soft.
  • Cool completely before decorating.
  • To make the frosting, beat butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Tint with pastel food coloring.
  • Pipe frosting around the edges and top with candy eggs and sprinkles.
  • Slice and serve!

Notes

  • For a gooey texture, remove from the oven when slightly underbaked.
  • Make it peanut butter flavored by swapping ¼ cup of butter for peanut butter.
  • Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American