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Halloween Cookie Cake

Halloween Cookie Cake

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If you’re seeking a festive treat that captures the spirit of Halloween, look no further than this delightful Halloween Cookie Cake! This fun and easy-to-make dessert features layers of soft cookie with mini chocolate chips, all topped off with colorful buttercream icing. It’s the perfect centerpiece for any Halloween gathering, ensuring smiles from both kids and adults alike. Not just for spooky celebrations, this cookie cake can also elevate birthdays, school events, or cozy movie nights. With its cheerful decorations and rich flavors, it’s bound to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 12 TBSP heavy cream (or heavy whipping cream)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • â…› tsp fine sea salt (for frosting)
  • 3 oz bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate bar or chocolate chips (for drizzle)
  • 5 TBSP unsalted butter (for drizzle)
  • 12 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (for drizzle)
  • 23 TBSP heavy cream (as needed for drizzle)
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar (for drizzle)
  • â…› tsp fine sea salt (for drizzle)

Instructions

  1. Chill your dough for 1 to 3 days to enhance flavor and texture.
  2. Bring butter and egg to room temperature.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cream butter with sugars until light and fluffy; add egg and vanilla.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just incorporated; fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate before baking.
  7. Press into a springform pan evenly and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes.

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