Description
Easter Cookie Cake is a delightful and festive dessert that will be the star of your holiday celebrations! This giant cookie, baked in a pie plate and loaded with colorful candies, combines a chewy texture with sweet, rich flavors. Perfect for sharing at Easter brunch or as a special treat at family gatherings, this easy-to-make dessert is customizable to suit your tastes. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a visually stunning and delicious cake that everyone will love. Don’t miss out on this vibrant addition to your springtime festivities!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ¾ cup assorted chocolate candies (e.g., Easter M&M's, mini Cadbury eggs)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease a 9-inch pie plate.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Mix in both sugars until well combined, then add the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into the butter mixture until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and half of the candies, reserving the rest for topping.
- Spread dough into the prepared pie plate and smooth with an offset spatula.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Press remaining candies into the warm surface.
- Let cool before slicing into wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (92g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg