Description
Indulge in the festive spirit of summer with this 4th of July Cookie Cake, a delightful giant chocolate chip cookie decorated in vibrant red, white, and blue. Perfect for Independence Day celebrations or any summer gathering, this delicious dessert combines the rich flavors of chocolate chips with playful candy accents to create a visually stunning centerpiece. Easy to make and customize, it’s sure to impress your guests while offering the comforting taste of homemade cookies. Get ready to celebrate with this crowd-pleasing treat that captures the essence of summer fun!
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Red and blue candy pieces for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add vanilla and mix well.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Stir in chocolate chips gently.
- Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cooling completely before decorating with red and blue candies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg