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Heart Shaped Cookie Cake Recipe

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  • Author: lina
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 1 heart-shaped cookie cake (about 8-10 servings) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Heart Shaped Cookie Cake is a perfect treat for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. A soft, chewy cookie base loaded with chocolate chips, chunks, and colorful M&M’s is baked in a festive heart shape and topped with creamy pink buttercream frosting and adorable heart sprinkles. It’s both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious, making it ideal for sharing with loved ones.

Ingredients

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Cookie Cake

  • ¾ Cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¾ Cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • ¼ Cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 Cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ Cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
  • ½ Cup Red and White M&M’s
  • ½ Cup pink and white heart sprinkles

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 ½ Cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 Cup powdered sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pink gel food coloring (a few drops)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a heart-shaped pan with non-stick baking spray to ensure the cookie cake will release easily after baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter together with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth, fluffy, and well combined, which forms the base for your cookie dough.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture. Mix until fully combined to add moisture and flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and kosher salt to distribute all leavening agents and salt evenly for consistent texture.
  5. Mix Dry into Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients bowl, mixing gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix which can make the cookie tough.
  6. Fold in Chocolates and M&M’s: Use a wooden spoon to fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, and Red & White M&M’s evenly throughout the dough, adding delightful flavor and color.
  7. Press Batter into Pan: Transfer the cookie dough into the prepared heart-shaped pan and press it down evenly to cover the entire surface and edges for uniform baking.
  8. Add Sprinkles: Sprinkle pink and white heart-shaped sprinkles on top of the cookie dough for a festive appearance before baking.
  9. Bake Cookie Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the center is set but still soft to the touch.
  10. Cool Completely: Remove the cookie cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan to ensure the cake sets properly before frosting.
  11. Make Frosting: Using a stand mixer, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and stiff peaks form, creating a perfect buttercream texture.
  12. Add Pink Coloring: Incorporate a few drops of pink gel food coloring into the frosting and mix until the color is rich and evenly distributed.
  13. Decorate with Frosting: Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip with the pink buttercream, then pipe frosting along the edge of the cookie cake to create a decorative border. Finish with additional heart sprinkles on top.
  14. Personalize Message: Optionally, use a fine tip on another piping bag filled with frosting to write a Valentine’s message or any special note in the center of the cookie cake for a personal touch.

Notes

  • Ensure the cookie cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting.
  • You can substitute M&M’s with other colorful candies or sprinkles to customize the look.
  • Store the cookie cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For a richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of espresso powder to the dry ingredients.
  • Use gel food coloring to avoid thinning the frosting.
  • Use parchment paper under the heart-shaped pan for easier removal if your pan is not non-stick.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: heart shaped cookie cake, Valentine dessert, chocolate chip cookie cake, buttercream frosting, festive cookie, Valentine's Day treat

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