Name: Easter Cookie Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup unsalted butter (softened); 0.75 cup granulated sugar; 0.5 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp baking soda; 0.5 tsp salt; 1.5 cups pastel colored sprinkles

Alright, so here’s the scoop. Imagine you’re curling up on the couch during Easter weekend, wrapped in warm, noisy chaos, which is basically my household 24/7. This Easter Cookie Cake? It’s like a sweet hug amidst the madness, and it’s almost as if it was created just for moments like these. It’s part dessert, part craft project, and totally engulfed in Easter coziness. I’m talking layers of chewy goodness, all decorated with festive colors. Who wouldn’t want to dive into that?

Picture it: The family is all gathered around the kitchen island. My husband claiming to help but mostly sneaking spoonfuls of dough when he thinks I’m not watching. This cake has become a bit of a family celeb. The kids go wild decorating it, and honestly, sometimes it feels like we’re setting the kitchen on fire — not literally, thankfully! One time, we even had an award going for the most creatively chaotic design. Spoiler: our youngest, with frosting in her hair, won by miles!

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Why You’ll Love This Easter Cookie Cake

Oh, where do we begin?
– It’s literally foolproof. Trust me, I’ve tried to mess it up.
– Decorating it with the kids? Sure, it’s gonna be messy, but the joy? Unmatched.
– It’s like a giant cookie, and who doesn’t love giant things?
– You can sneak a bite of cookie dough and call it “quality control.”
– Perfect for channeling your inner Picasso with icing and sprinkles.

How to Make It

Alright, my friend, here’s where it gets fun. Preheat that oven, and while you do, maybe crank up some tunes? So you mix your dough — don’t be shy with those chocolate chips, unless you like to live on the edge like me. Spread it out on a pan like you’re spackling drywall (ha, dabbled in some home reno there) and let it bake into golden perfection.

Now, here’s the kicker — decorating. Go wild, channel your inner kid. I let mine lead the way with frosting and sprinkles even if it ends up looking like a candy explosion. Because hey, it’s art, right?

Ingredient Notes

– Butter: This holds it all together. Shortcut alert: don’t melt it all the way, or it’s melt-city.
– Chocolate Chips: Start with a handful, eat said handful, and repeat until you’re satisfied.
– Eggs: Keeps things from becoming bricks. Once tried without… let’s not talk about that.

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line your biggest baking sheet.
2. Mix together your butter and sugar till it’s a sweet, fluffy cloud.
3. Toss in those eggs and some good vanilla extract.
4. Add your dry ingredients and stir like you mean it!
5. Fold in chocolate chips with artistic flair—or reckless abandon.
6. Spread the dough on your baking sheet like you’re buttering toast.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden.
8. Cool slightly, or not, I mean who waits for cookies to cool?
9. Decorate wildly, let the kids loose with icing and sprinkles!

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

– Keep those eggs real. Forgot them once, and the result was, um, “interesting.”
– Decorate with friends; nothing says fun like communal frosting chaos.
– If it’s too chewy, congrats, you made it right!

Storage Tips

Honestly, it’ll be devoured before you blink, but if you must store it, just wrap it in foil or tuck it into an airtight container. Hidden away, it makes a sneaky-delicious breakfast with coffee. Cold cookie cake? Yes, please.

Variations and Substitutions

Listen, if your fridge fails you, improvise! Swap out chocolate chips for M&M’s or go full-blown fruitcake mode with dried fruit and nuts. Once tried using honey when out of brown sugar — sweeter than intended but still a win. And never underestimate the power of a sprinkle swap; those things have magic, I swear.

Frequently Asked Questions

I can’t have gluten… will this still work?

Totally. Just switch the soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. I’ve done it more times than I can count. Still tastes bomb.

Do I have to peel the pineapple first? Asking for a friend.

Yeah… definitely peel it. Unless you’re into chewing bark. It’s not fun, trust me.

Can I use canned pineapple instead of fresh?

Been there, done that. Just drain it like your life depends on it. Still good, just not *as* wow.

How sweet is this? Can I tone it down a bit?

You totally can. Cut the sugar a little or swap in honey or maple syrup. I’ve done both when I ran out of brown sugar.

What if I skip the sesame oil?

Honestly? It’s fine. You’ll lose that toasted vibe, but it’s not a dealbreaker. Still delicious.

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