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Easter Cookie Cake: This 7-step recipe delivers a delicious, colorful centerpiece.

  • Author: RyderJameson
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Easter Cookie Cake is a colorful, crowd-pleasing spring dessert that doubles as a playful centerpiece. This chewy chocolate-chip cookie baked as a thick round cake is loaded with Easter candy and pastel accents, easy to make, and perfect for family gatherings, Easter brunch, or party tables. Soft, buttery, and sliceable, it blends classic cookie texture with cake-like depth for a festive treat that kids and adults will love. Great for leftovers and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup Easter candy (mini eggs, pastel M&M’s, chopped chocolate bunnies)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and Easter candy.
  7. Press dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes until edges are golden and center is just set.
  9. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Let the cake cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • You can swap the Easter candy for other favorites; adjust bake time if needed.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
  • Sugar: Approximately 22 g
  • Sodium: Approximately 180 mg
  • Fat: Approximately 17 g
  • Saturated Fat: Approximately 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 38 g
  • Fiber: Approximately 1 g
  • Protein: Approximately 4 g
  • Cholesterol: Approximately 23 mg

Keywords: Easter Cookie Cake, Easter dessert, cookie cake, Easter candy, colorful dessert, spring dessert, chewy cookie cake, kid-friendly dessert, centerpiece dessert, family gathering

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