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Heart Shaped Cookie Cake

Indulgent Heart-Shaped Cookie Cake for Sweethearts

This Heart Shaped Cookie Cake combines rich flavors and festive charm, making it the perfect dessert for Valentine's Day celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • ¾ cup Unsalted Butter softened for richness and moisture
  • ¾ cup Light Brown Sugar packed for moisture and caramel flavor
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar sweetening the base
  • 1 Egg large
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract pure for better flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch for soft texture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda for leavening
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt to balance sweetness
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips rich chocolatey goodness
  • ½ cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks additional texture
  • ½ cup Red and White M&M’s adds color and crunch
  • ½ cup Pink and White Heart Sprinkles for festive touch
For the Frosting
  • 1 ½ cups Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar to sweeten and thicken
  • 4 tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream for lighter texture
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract for flavor boost
  • Pink Gel Food Coloring a few drops for color

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Heart-shaped cake pan
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare your heart-shaped cake pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and sugars in a stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine the dry ingredients by whisking together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Mix the dry ingredients gradually into the wet mixture, stirring until everything is well combined.
  6. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, chunks, and M&M’s gently by hand.
  7. Spread the cookie dough into the prepared pan, topping with heart sprinkles.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and the center has set.
  9. Cool the cookie cake completely in the pan before frosting.
  10. Make the frosting by beating together the butter, powdered sugar, and cream until fluffy; add in vanilla and gel food coloring.
  11. Decorate the cooled cookie cake with frosting and sprinkles, adding a message if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, serve warm with ice cream for a delightful contrast.

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