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Heart Shaped Cookie Cake Recipe

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This Heart Shaped Cookie Cake is a delightful and festive treat perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Made with a soft, chewy cookie base loaded with chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, and M&M’s, it’s topped with a smooth and fluffy pink buttercream frosting decorated with heart sprinkles. The recipe combines the best of a cookie and a cake in one easy-to-make dessert that is sure to impress your loved ones.

Ingredients

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Cookie Cake

  • ¾ Cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¾ Cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • ¼ Cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 Cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ Cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
  • ½ Cup Red and White M&M’s
  • ½ Cup pink and white heart sprinkles

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1½ Cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 Cups powdered sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pink gel food coloring (a few drops)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a heart-shaped pan by spraying it with non-stick baking spray to ensure easy removal of the cookie cake later.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a standing mixer, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth, light, and fluffy, which creates the perfect base for the cookie cake.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly until well combined, which adds moisture and flavor to the cookie dough.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and kosher salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt for balanced texture and taste.
  5. Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in the stand mixer bowl, mixing slowly to prevent overworking the dough while ensuring everything is thoroughly combined.
  6. Fold in Chocolate and Candies: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, and red and white M&M’s by hand with a wooden spoon to evenly distribute mix-ins without breaking them.
  7. Shape and Decorate: Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared heart-shaped pan. Sprinkle the pink and white heart sprinkles evenly over the top for a festive look.
  8. Bake the Cookie Cake: Bake the cookie in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned and the center is set. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  9. Prepare Buttercream Frosting: While the cookie cake cools, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract in a stand mixer until the frosting is smooth and stiff peaks form.
  10. Add Color: Blend in a few drops of pink gel food coloring to achieve a rich and vibrant pink shade for the frosting.
  11. Decorate the Cookie Cake: Scoop the pink frosting into a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe along the edge of the cooled cookie cake. Add additional sprinkles on top to enhance the decoration.
  12. Add Personal Touch: Use a fine piping tip to write a Valentine message or a sweet note in the center of the cookie cake to personalize your dessert.

Notes

  • Make sure the cookie cake is completely cooled before applying the frosting to prevent it from melting.
  • Use a heart-shaped pan for the signature shape; an 8 to 9-inch pan works well.
  • If you do not have a standing mixer, a hand mixer or vigorous hand mixing can be used instead.
  • Sprinkles can be customized with other festive shapes or colors if desired.
  • Store leftover cookie cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture.

Keywords: heart shaped cookie cake, Valentine's Day dessert, chocolate chip cookie cake, buttercream frosting, festive cookie cake, holiday dessert

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