Description
Sweet romance meets delightful Heart Shaped Cookie Cake, blending classic cookie charm with celebratory elegance. Layers of buttery goodness and rich chocolate promise pure indulgence you’ll savor from first delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (300 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup (170 grams) chocolate chips
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Frosting and Decoration Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter, softened
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) milk, as needed for consistency
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
- Food coloring (red, pink, or your choice)
- Sprinkles, candy hearts, or additional chocolate chips
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by whisking softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture transforms into a light, airy blend. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring each is thoroughly integrated, then infuse with vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Separately sift flour, baking soda, and salt, creating a delicate dry mixture. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the creamy butter base, being careful not to overmix. Tenderly fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, distributing them evenly.
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Prepare a heart-shaped pan or create a custom template on a baking sheet using parchment paper. Spread the cookie dough uniformly, allowing slight margin around edges to accommodate natural spreading during baking.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven, baking for approximately 20 minutes. Watch carefully as the edges transform to a golden bronze while the center sets with a subtle softness. Remove and allow complete cooling, which permits the cookie cake to stabilize and develop optimal texture.
- While cooling, whip butter until it reaches a creamy consistency. Gradually introduce powdered sugar, creating a smooth frosting. Enhance with vanilla or almond extract, adjusting liquid to achieve desired spreadability.
- Once the cookie cake reaches room temperature, decorate using a piping bag with a decorative tip. Outline the heart’s contours or create intricate designs across the surface. Embellish with colorful sprinkles, delicate candy hearts, or additional chocolate chips for visual appeal.
- Slice into elegant wedges and serve, presenting a delightful dessert perfect for sharing and celebrating special moments.
Notes
- Swap out regular flour for gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe celiac-friendly and ensure the same delicious texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie version that still tastes amazing.
- Experiment with different mix-ins like chopped nuts, white chocolate chips, or dried fruit to customize the cookie cake’s flavor profile.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help create a smoother, more evenly mixed dough that bakes more consistently and prevents lumpy textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg