🎄✨ CHRISTMAS COOKIE CAKE — SOFT, CHEWY & FESTIVE FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
If you want to make something extra special this holiday season without spending hours baking multiple trays of cookies, this Christmas Cookie Cake is the perfect answer. It’s everything you love about a classic cookie — soft, chewy, buttery, and full of warm flavor — but baked into one big, beautiful cake that slices like a dream.
It’s the kind of dessert that brings the whole family running to the kitchen the second they smell it baking. Golden edges, a soft center, and rich vanilla flavor… this cookie cake tastes like pure holiday magic. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party, gifting a homemade treat, or creating a new family tradition, this recipe is guaranteed to become a festive favorite everyone asks for year after year.
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Ingredients (Cookie Cake Base)
- 3/4 cup (12 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (or festive red & green M&M’s for a Christmas touch)
(You can also add sprinkles to make it even more festive!)
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How to Make This Holiday Cookie Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch cake pan or springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and light.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined — don’t overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips or holiday candies.
- Press the cookie dough evenly into the pan.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the center remains soft.
- Let it cool completely before slicing… if you can wait!
🎄✨ WHY THIS COOKIE CAKE IS PERFECT FOR CHRISTMAS
🌟 Easy to make, no chilling required
🌟 Chewy, soft texture with crisp edges
🌟 Tastes like a giant bakery-style cookie
🌟 Kid-friendly and great for parties
🌟 Festive and customizable
You can decorate the top with:
- Buttercream swirls
- Christmas sprinkles
- Melted chocolate drizzle
- Crushed candy canes
- White chocolate chips
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Perfect for Gifting & Celebrations
Wrap it in festive cellophane, tie a ribbon, and you’ve got a homemade present that melts hearts. This cookie cake also makes a great centerpiece for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day dessert tables — simple, nostalgic, and universally loved.
❤️ FINAL WORD
There’s something magical about holiday baking, and this Christmas Cookie Cake brings all the warmth and sweetness of the season in one easy, delicious recipe. It’s cozy, fun, and perfect for sharing with the people you love most.
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