Description
This chewy, festive cookie pie is loaded with chocolate chips, red-white-blue M&M’s, and topped with swirls of vanilla frosting and sprinkles. A patriotic dessert that’s perfect for fireworks, picnics, and celebrating freedom with flavor!
Ingredients
For the Cookie Cake:
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tbsp cornstarch
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp table salt
• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup mini M&M’s (red, white, & blue)
• ¼ cup sprinkles (jimmies)
For the Frosting:
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• Pinch of salt
• ¾ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
• Extra sprinkles for topping
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Cookie Dough:
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick baking spray.
• In a large bowl, beat butter and both sugars until creamy.
• Add egg and vanilla; beat until smooth.
• Add flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt; mix until a soft dough forms.
• Stir in chocolate chips, M&M’s, and sprinkles. Spread evenly in the prepared pie plate.
• Bake 17–18 minutes or until golden at the edges. Cool on a wire rack.
2️⃣ Prepare the Frosting:
• In a small bowl, beat softened butter, salt, and vanilla extract until creamy.
• Add powdered sugar and cream; beat until light and fluffy.
• Use a spatula to scrape down the sides as needed for an even consistency.
3️⃣ Decorate the Cookie Cake:
• Transfer frosting to a piping bag fitted with a 1M star tip.
• Pipe swirls around the outer edge of the cooled cookie.
• Add red, white & blue sprinkles before the frosting sets.
Notes
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Don’t overbake; the center should look slightly soft.
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Let cool fully before piping to keep frosting neat.
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Use gel food coloring in frosting for bolder swirls.
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Customize with gluten-free or dairy-free swaps if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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