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For years I’ve tried to find the best cookie cake to celebrate special occasions. Today I’m happy to report that this Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake recipe is the winner!

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Ten. Yes, 1. 0. That’s how long I’ve been doing this whole food blog thing. In the blogging world that is ancient. In fact, you can go ahead and call me Granny H – all the cool, younger bloggers are doing it.

As I’ve spent the last few weeks reflecting on all that has changed in blogging, all that I’ve accomplished and as I’ve pondered on what blogging will become in the years ahead; I have so many mixed emotions.

I am so grateful that I found blogging, particularly food blogging, because here’s a fun fact: I had two other blogs back before Kitchen Concoctions, when I did.

You see, I have ALWAYS had a passion for food and cooking. It runs deep in my southern roots, and just like my Mamma, Grandmother and Great-Grandma; it brings me such JOY when I can prepare a meal or sweet treat that brings nourishment and enjoyment to others. 

But when I started this blog, I had lost that joy and passion, and was searching far and wide for ways to spark that joy again. Back then, blogging wasn’t fancy. It was using point and shoot cameras and taking bad (very bad) pictures of food at night in your kitchen (click here to see evidence). It was simple blog designs and there was no social media or email newsletters to worry about. 

Sometimes I miss those days because people actually visited blogs to read the stories. They left comments and wrote personal emails on how they made the recipe and how great it tasted.

But over the years, through loyal readers and the ever-growing (changing?) world of blogging and social media, I’ve been able to take this little passion project of mine and transform it into a full-time job and business.  Which, to be honest, despite all the hard work and tears I’ve poured into this blog, is still hard to believe. 

I absolutely love sharing my cooking tips and tricks, recipes and stories with all of you through this blog and even with others live and in person when I teach classes and doing cooking demos or just casually meet you and the topic of food comes up (which, it always does). 

I am so grateful for the opportunities this blog has brought my family and I. I know what a blessing it is to be able to do what I love every day and to work hard to make dreams a reality. And words can never describe how truly grateful I am to be able to do this work.

And, while there can be so many bad things in the world, this blog has given me the opportunity to see all the good and meet some AMAZING human beings. I am so grateful for all of you! Whether you having been reading my blog since March 2009 (hey, sis!) or you just stumbled here today by chance, or you are a real-life friend, family member and my personal cheerleader; thank you! 

Thank you for your kindness and support. It means the world to me and the world needs more of it, so keep spreading the love!! 

Ok, ok. Now that all the mussy stuff is over, let’s end this celebration with cake! As I was pondering over what to make for my big ten-year blogging anniversary; several things crossed my mind. I thought about a cheesecake, as this Turtle Cheesecake I made for my four-year blogging anniversary is absolutely divine. 

But, then I thought, what’s a party without funfetti? And pondered making a batch of Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes that I made for my six-year anniversary or even Baked Funfetti Donuts that I made to celebrate eight years.  

But then I decided to kick it old school, and make a Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake, just like every ten-year-old kid had for their birthday when I was growing up (you know the ones I’m talking about, the Great American Cookie Cakes). I mean, you can NEVER go wrong with a birthday cookie cake, and this easy chocolate chip cookie cake recipe is the best! 

The cookie cake recipe I’m sharing today is one I’ve made for years and years. It uses only a handful of ingredients and is so easy to put together. It’s even easier than this holiday chocolate chip cookie cake with a cake mix, I shared many years ago. 

And, brace yourselves, I’m about to make a pretty bold statement, this Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake recipe that I’m sharing today, is hands down THE BEST cookie cake recipe, even better than the one from the mall. The edges are a little chewy and crunchy and the middle is perfectly soft and gooey. Topped with a simple chocolate buttercream frosting and some colorful sprinkles and you have the ultimate dessert to celebrate any birthday, anniversary or random day in March!

HELPFUL TIPS AND INFORMATION:

Tools Needed To Make A Giant Cookie Cake Recipe:

If you have being reading this blog for 10 years, you know I am not a fan of unnecessary cooking gadgets or equipment. This chocolate chip cookie cake recipe can easily be made in a standard 9-inch pie plate (as shown) or cake pan. However, you can buy a Wilton Giant Cookie Pan (available in a 11.9-inch round or heart shaped pan), if you prefer. Just note, that since the giant cookie pan is larger than a pie plate or standard 9-inch cake pan, your cookie cake with be thinner and crispier. 

You can also press the cookie dough into a quarter sheet pan and use a cookie cutter to cut out individual cookie cake bites once the cake is baked and cooled. 

How To Make A Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with baking spray (the type with flour). 
2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking soda. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract and beat well.
4. Slowly add the dry ingredients, a little at a time, to the butter mixture mixing just until combined.
5. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Transfer cookie dough to the prepared pie plate and spread it evenly across the pie plate.
7. Bake cake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or until the center is set and the top and edges are golden brown. Cool cake on a wire rack and top with chocolate buttercream frosting and sprinkles, if desired.

Cookie Cake Baking Tips:

Check out this tutorial on how to soften butter quickly!

Cookie cake decorating tip: I LOVE (and use all the time) these large piping tips with a piping bag. But you can also use a gallon sized zip top baggie in place of a piping bag. Just make sure and push the frosting to one tip of the bag.

Check out this tutorial on how to make homemade “miracle pan release” a.k.a baking spray. 

Tip for spreading sticky cookie dough- When spreading the cookie dough into an even layer in the pie plate, wet fingertips with a little water or spray with cooking spray to prevent the dough from sticking to your hands as you spread it.

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake- I’ve successfully made this cookie cake gluten free by using Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour. Simply replace the 1 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour with 1 ¼ cups Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour.

Dairy Free and Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake- Substitute 1/2 cup unsalted butter with 1/2 cup Earth Balance Vegan Butter Stick and use Enjoy Life Dairy Free Chocolate Chips or carob chips instead of milk/semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Thanks again for being here for 10 years! I can’t wait to see what’s next!

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe

Yield: 6-8 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes

For years I've tried to find the best cookie cake to celebrate special occasions. Today I'm happy to report that this Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake recipe is the winner!

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Ingredients

• For the Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake:
• 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature *
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips (or a combination of both)
• -
• For the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• Sprinkles, if desired for decorating

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with baking spray (the type with flour mixed in).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking soda. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl using a hand mixer or in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter on medium-high speed until creamy. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, beating until well incorporated.
4. Slowly add the dry ingredients, a little at a time, to the butter mixture mixing just until combined.
5. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Transfer cookie dough to the prepared pie plate. Wet finger tips with a little water or spray with cooking spray and spread dough evenly across the pie plate, until the dough reaches the sides of the pan.
7. Bake cake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or until the center is set and the top and edges are golden brown. Cool cake on a wire rack.
8. While cake cools, prepare frosting by sifting together the cocoa powder and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Set aside.
9. In a separate large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and vanilla extracts, beating until smooth. Slowly add the powdered sugar mixture and some milk a little at a time, beating until frosting is smooth and creamy. Add additional milk or powdered sugar, if needed, to reach desired consistency.
10. Place prepared frosting in a piping bag fitted with a large star piping tip and pipe a star border onto the cooled cake. Top with sprinkles, if desired, and serve!

Notes

*Take egg out of refrigerator when you set your butter out to bring the egg to room temperature.

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