Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake (Print Format)
Buttery cookie cake loaded with chocolate discs and M&Ms, baked in a round pan for easy slicing.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
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1 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate discs (or substitute chocolate chips)
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1 1/4 cups M&Ms, divided
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line a 14-inch deep round pizza pan with parchment paper and grease the entire pan, including the paper. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs to the creamed mixture and mix until combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix well.
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Gradually mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until the dough forms and is fully incorporated.
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Stir in the chocolate discs and 1/2 cup of M&Ms, reserving 3/4 cup for the topping.
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Evenly spread the prepared dough into the lined pizza pan.
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Bake the dough in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven.
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While the cake is still warm, use the reserved M&Ms to decorate the top of the cookie cake.
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Allow the cookie cake to cool completely in the pan before removing. Slice and serve as desired.
# Tips:
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You may enhance the cake's presentation by piping chocolate frosting swirls around the edges and garnishing with mini M&Ms.