Valentine's M&M Cookie Cake
This celebratory cookie cake is perfect for Valentine's Day. Packed with M&M's and frosted with vanilla buttercream, this giant cookie is sure to bring joy!
Ingredients
For the Cookie Cake:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup M&M's
For the Frosting:
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
- 1⅓ cups confectioners' sugar sifted
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoon milk or water
- sprinkles as needed
Instructions
For the Cookie Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Lightly grease a 9-inch cake pan, set aside.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, cream the butter and sugars until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix until everything is combined. Stir in ¾ of the M&M candies.
- Press the dough into the prepared pan. Press the remaining M&M candies into the top of the cookie cake.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden and set. Let the cookie cool completely before gently removing it from the pan.
For the Frosting:
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, cream the butter. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and milk/water, beating until smooth. (Add an additional tablespoon of liquid if needed.)
- Pipe the frosting along the edge of the cookie cake and garnish with sprinkles. (I used a 1M star tip.)
Nutrition
Calories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 378mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 527IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
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