If you love a soft, chewy, gooey chocolate chip cookie but want a dessert that’s even easier to make and perfect for sharing, this Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is the answer. Thick, buttery, and loaded with gooey chocolate chips, this cookie cake has crisp golden edges with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center that tastes like it came straight from your favorite bakery.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, bringing dessert to a party, or simply craving something sweet, this homemade cookie cake comes together with simple ingredients and is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or decorate it with frosting for a festive celebration. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter , softened
• 3/4 cups brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

• Preheat your oven to 350F
• Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and grease it with butter or vegetable oil
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
• Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined
• Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until no dry streaks remain
• Fold in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips
• Press the dough evenly into the prepared cake pan
• Top with remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is just set.
  Slightly underbake the cookie cake for an extra soft and chewy center
• Let the cookie cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Slice and serve, or decorate once completely cooled
• Enjoy!