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Heart-Shaped Chocolate Cookie Cake with Pink Frosting and Heart Sprinkles Recipe

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This Heart Shaped Cookie Cake is a delightful and festive dessert perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. It features a soft, chewy cookie base loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, chunks, and colorful M&Ms, baked in a heart-shaped pan. The cake is topped with a luscious pink buttercream frosting and finished with charming heart-shaped sprinkles and a personalized message piped on top, making it as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients

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Cookie Cake

  • ¾ Cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¾ Cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • ¼ Cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 Cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ Cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
  • ½ Cup red and white M&M’s
  • ½ Cup pink and white heart sprinkles

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 ½ Cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 Cups powdered sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pink gel food coloring (a few drops)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease your heart-shaped pan with non-stick baking spray to ensure easy removal of the cookie cake.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a standing mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth, fluffy, and light in color, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and the batter is creamy.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and kosher salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt throughout the flour.
  5. Mix Dry into Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet batter, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to retain a tender texture.
  6. Fold in Chocolates and M&Ms: Using a wooden spoon, gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, and red and white M&M’s to disperse them evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Press Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into your prepared heart-shaped pan and press it down evenly with a spatula or your hands to create a smooth, level surface.
  8. Add Heart Sprinkles: Sprinkle the pink and white heart-shaped sprinkles evenly over the top of the cookie dough to add festive color and texture.
  9. Bake: Bake the cookie cake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool: Remove the cookie cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan to ensure the frosting does not melt when applied.
  11. Prepare Frosting: Using a standing mixer, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and forms stiff peaks, indicating the frosting is fluffy and stable.
  12. Color the Frosting: Add a few drops of pink gel food coloring to the frosting and mix until the color is uniform and vibrant.
  13. Fill Piping Bag: Scoop the pink frosting into a piping bag fitted with a star tip for decorative piping.
  14. Decorate Edges: Pipe the frosting along the edges of the cooled cookie cake to create a decorative border, then finish by sprinkling additional heart sprinkles on top for extra flair.
  15. Write Valentine Message: Use a fine tip on your piping bag to write a personalized Valentine message in the center of the cookie cake, making it a charming and heartfelt treat.

Notes

  • Ensure the cookie cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting.
  • Lightly flour the pan or use parchment paper if you don’t have non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  • The cookie cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • For an extra touch, you can add edible glitter or additional candy decorations along with the sprinkles.
  • If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with a vegan alternative and use non-dairy cream for frosting.

Keywords: Heart Shaped Cookie Cake, Valentine Cookie Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake, Festive Cookie Cake, Buttercream Frosting Cookie

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