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Halloween Cookie Cake

Halloween Cookie Cake
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Celebrate the spooky season with a delightful Halloween Cookie Cake that’s perfect for any festive gathering! This giant cookie boasts a soft and chewy texture, generously loaded with mini chocolate chips, and topped with vibrant buttercream icing that captures the Halloween spirit. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply looking to indulge on a cozy night in, this cake will impress both kids and adults alike. Plus, it’s easy to customize with fun decorations like candy eyeballs and colorful sprinkles, making it a creative project for the whole family. Prepare the dough ahead of time to enhance the flavors, ensuring less stress on party day. Get ready to bake a delicious treat that will be the highlight of your Halloween celebrations!

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1–2 TBSP heavy cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • â…› tsp fine sea salt (for frosting)
  • 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate bar or chocolate chips (for drizzle)
  • 5 TBSP unsalted butter (for drizzle)
  • 1–2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for drizzle)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (for drizzle)
  • 2–3 TBSP heavy cream (for drizzle)
  • Optional decorations: sprinkles, candy eyeballs

Instructions

  1. Chill your cookie dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 24 hours to enhance flavor and texture.
  2. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Combine wet ingredients: Cream together softened butter and sugars until fluffy, then mix in egg and vanilla.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Combine mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Bake: Spread dough into a springform pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool and decorate: Allow to cool before adding buttercream frosting and decorations.

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