Irresistible Football-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
A fun and delicious football-shaped chocolate chip cookie cake perfect for game day treats. It combines a soft, chewy texture with rich chocolate chips and a buttery crumb, making it a crowd-pleaser for families and parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165 grams) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (270 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional: white chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips until evenly dispersed.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a rough football shape about 10 inches long and 6 inches wide. Use a football-shaped cookie cutter if available to trim edges.
- Bake for 22 to 26 minutes until edges are golden brown and center looks set but soft. Avoid overbaking.
- Let the cookie cake cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Pipe white chocolate or frosting laces to mimic football stitching once cooled.
Notes
Use room temperature butter and eggs for best mixing results. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep the cookie cake tender. Use parchment paper to prevent sticking. If dough is too soft to shape, chill for 15 minutes. Baking time may vary by oven; the center should remain slightly soft for chewy texture. Customize with different chocolate chips or add-ins like nuts or dried fruit. Can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with substitutions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of c
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 3
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