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Sheet Pan Cookie Cake
Clara Pepper

The Best Sheet Pan Cookie Cake: Birthday Bliss Awaits

A delightful and easy-to-make Sheet Pan Cookie Cake that is perfect for any celebration, featuring a homemade vanilla buttercream frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter for frosting
  • 3 ¾ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • ¼ teaspoon salt for frosting
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Chop 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips into smaller pieces.
  3. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  4. Add 1 cup of packed light brown sugar and ½ cup of granulated sugar to the melted butter and mix.
  5. Add 2 large eggs and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, mixing until blended.
  6. Incorporate 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt into the mixture.
  7. Gradually add in 3 cups of all-purpose flour until just combined.
  8. Fold in the chopped and whole chocolate chips.
  9. Prepare your baking pan by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
  10. Bake for 16-18 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  11. Allow to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes.
  12. Prepare the vanilla buttercream by beating ¾ cup of softened unsalted butter until creamy.
  13. Gradually add 3 ¾ cups of powdered sugar while mixing.
  14. Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon of salt, mixing until smooth. Drizzle in 3 tablespoons of milk to reach desired consistency.
  15. Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie cake.
  16. Finish with colorful sprinkles or decorations as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
  • Spread dough evenly to ensure uniform baking.
  • Don’t overbake; slightly underbaked centers lead to a chewy texture.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  • Experiment with frosting flavors for variety.

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