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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

A rich and chewy chocolate chip cookie cake baked in a pan, perfect for serving a crowd with minimal fuss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
Add-ins
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
Topping
  • to taste whipped cream or frosting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended; set aside.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is shiny and slightly looser.
  3. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Spread the batter into the prepared pan, ensuring an even layer.
  2. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cookie cake cool before adding whipped cream or frosting.

Notes

For best results, use softened butter and pack the brown sugar tightly. Allow the cake to cool before slicing for clean squares. You can swap chocolate chips with other varieties if desired.