




Grab a large rimmed pizza pan and make this giant chocolate chip cookie cake with vanilla frosting! It's easy to make and perfect for parties and celebrations galore! Recipe yields 16 slices but can be cut smaller to serve more if desired.
Recipe by Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons on January 20, 2023
Prep time: PT30M
Cook time: PT16M
Total time: PT46M
4.81 stars (31 reviews)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake, Giant Cookie Cake
- Grab the dough from the fridge and allow to soften on the counter.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a large rimmed pizza pan (14.5-15 inch) with butter or line with parchment paper for easy removal. I've been comparing pizza pans and the best kind to use here is one with a 3/4-1 inch deep rim around the edges to keep the cookie cake in the pan. If your pan is smaller leave me a comment and I can help walk you through adjustments.
- Break off chunks of dough and arrange on pizza pan. Press together to create an even layer of cookie dough in the pan, all the way to the edges. Press some extra chocolate chips into the top of the dough before baking.
- Bake in the pan on the center rack of the oven at 350°F for 16 minutes.
- After 16 minutes, remove from oven and allow cookie cake to cool in the pan on a wire cooling rack. It should be set and cool enough to frost after one hour. While it cools, make your frosting and plan for the fun part - the decorating!
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the butter until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. (approx. 1-2 minutes)
- Add the powdered sugar and mix on low speed at first to incorporate then increase to medium speed and continue mixing for 1-2 minutes or until fully combined. Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt and continue mixing on medium speed until everything is well-combined, smooth, and easy to pipe.
- Keep frosting white or dye it to fit your theme with gel food coloring. When I'm feeling fancy I like to divide my frosting into two or three bowls and dye each a different color. You can use a star piping tip like the mall cookie cake or use a variety of tips for a custom look. Sprinkles are also a fun addition - I like using super soft kind.