EASTER COOKIE CAKE

Festive Easter Cookie Cake made with butter, brown sugar & chocolate chips for a soft, chewy cookie. Vanilla buttercream frosting rings the edges with chocolate eggs for a perfect Easter dessert! 

Celebrate Easter with a delicious treat, this amazing chocolate chip cookie cake that will be the highlight of your festivities! For the perfect cake topping, our simple buttercream recipe is made with powdered sugar and vanilla extract that adds a fun pop of color. This Easter dessert recipe captures the spirit of the holiday and is sure to impress your family and friends!

Highlights of this Festive Easter Cookie Cake

Our chewy chocolate chip cookie cake has great flavor and texture! Using real butter and cornstarch in the dough helps with flavor and getting the perfect cookie.

My favorite Easter candy are mini Cadbury eggs, so I put them both in the dough and topping the cake!

Multi-colored buttercream frosting piped in dollops around the perimeter of the cake for a simple but effective Easter touch.

Easter Cookie Cake Ingredients

Butter: Adding softened butter creates a rich cookie base.

Brown & granulated sugar: Use 1 cup of brown sugar and ¼ cup of sugar to make the cookie cake soft and chewy.

Egg & yolk: You need 1 whole egg and 1 egg yolk only, to give the dough wonderful texture.

Vanilla extract: To enhance the wonderful flavors add in some vanilla extract.

Flour: You need 1 ¾ cup of flour for the structural base of this cookie recipe.

Cornstarch: The secret to an amazing thick cookie is adding cornstarch to the dough.

Baking soda: Using 1 tsp of baking soda will help this cookie cake rise as it bakes.

Chocolate chips: For amazing flavor and chocolatey goodness, you will want to add chocolate chips.

Mini Cadbury eggs: Use ¾ cups of mini-Cadbury chocolate eggs, for cookie cake toppings.

Buttercream Icing

Butter: For a rich and delicious frosting, use 1 cup of butter, softened.

Sugar: The base of this frosting is 4 cups of powdered sugar.

Vanilla extract: You need 1 tsp of vanilla extract to give the icing a nice, subtle flavor.

Pastel food coloring: To make this cookie cake extra festive, you will need pink, blue, and yellow food coloring. If you do not have pastel colors, only add a few drops to the frosting to make it a lighter shade of each color.

Preparation & Important Steps for Making a Cookie Cake

1. Preheat the oven! This step is crucial in baking, it ensures the treat is cooked evenly and proper rising of the baked good.
2. Fully cream the butter and sugar together for improved texture of your cookie cake. 
3. Use an electric mixer to make the buttercream frosting. It efficiently creams the butter, incorporates air evenly, and creates a smooth and fluffy texture that is hard to achieve with a whisk. A mixer saves time and effort while ensuring a high-quality frosting.
4. Add pops of color with buttercream icing and Easter candies! Once your cookie cake has fully cooled, create a border using the buttercream frosting, adding the mini eggs for a festive, colorful flair!

HOW LONG IS EASTER COOKIE CAKE GOOD FOR?

This delicious cookie cake will last up to 3-5 days, if kept stored in an airtight container. I recommend keeping any leftovers stored in the fridge once frosted, but they will be fine at room temperature too.

Piping Frosting: Tips & Tricks for Best Results

• Choose the Right Tip: Different piping tips create various designs. A round tip is great for writing and simple dots. Using a star tip works well for swirls and rosettes.
• Consistency is Key: Make sure your frosting has the right consistency. It should be smooth and hold its shape. If it’s too thick, add a splash of milk. If too runny, mix in more powdered sugar!
• Improvise: What do you do if you do not have a piping bag or associated tips? You can use a Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off instead! Even without a tip, you can still achieve a nice look with just a baggie.
• Practice First: Before piping directly onto your cake, practice on parchment paper. This helps you get a feel for pressure and speed.

What are the best chocolatey add-ins for an Easter Cookie Cake?

For a deliciously decadent addition, mix in semisweet chocolate chips for rich flavor. You can also try using milk chocolate chips for a sweeter taste.

If you’re feeling adventurous, consider adding white chocolate chips or chunks for a nice contrast. Peanut butter chips can add a unique twist too!

What’s the secret to getting the perfect pastel-colored icing?

To achieve pastel colors for your icing, start with white buttercream. Gradually add a few drops of pink, blue, and yellow food coloring.

Mix well until you reach your desired shade. Remember to start with small amounts, as it’s easier to darken than to lighten!

CAN I FREEZE FROSTED COOKIES?

This cookie cake is great for freezing for later, but I recommend waiting to frost it until after the cookie has thawed. If you frost the cookie before freezing the storage becomes harder with layers of baking paper to prevent sticking and the icing may melt or sweat as it thaws, looking less appetizing in the process.

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Check out more great Easter cookie recipes here!

• These festive Easter egg sugar cookies are such a fun way to add more color to your dessert table!
• Make a batch of these Easter sprinkle cookies with simple ingredients that you most likely already have in your kitchen. The results are sweet, buttery treats!
• Use up more of the chocolate eggs with this Cadbury mini egg cookies. These are a twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies, with an Easter flair!
• You can’t go wrong with this recipe for cake mix carrot cookies. They are the flavors of Easter in cookie form!

Festive Easter Cookie Cake is a chewy, soft and chocolatey treat! Top it with a thick buttercream frosting and more chocolate eggs for a delicious treat that is perfect for Easter!