Description
Celebrate Independence Day with our festive 4th of July Cookie Cake, a delightful dessert that’s as delicious as it is visually striking. This cookie cake features creamy swirls of frosting and a vibrant mix of red, white, and blue sprinkles, making it a perfect centerpiece for your summer celebrations. With its easy-to-follow recipe, this cookie cake is ideal for backyard barbecues, family gatherings, or any patriotic picnic. Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite mix-ins and decorations! Enjoy a slice warm or chilled, topped with ice cream or your choice of toppings for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini M&Ms (red, white, & blue)
- 1/4 cup sprinkles (jimmies)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick baking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugars until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Stir in chocolate chips, mini M&Ms, and sprinkles. Spread evenly in prepared pie plate.
- Bake for 17–18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat softened butter with salt and vanilla until creamy; add powdered sugar gradually along with heavy cream. Mix until fluffy.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cookie cake and top with additional sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (68g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg