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Mini Cookie Cake Recipe​

Mini Cookie Cake Recipe

This Mini Cookie Cake Recipe is the perfect single-serving dessert that brings together all the chewy, gooey goodness of a chocolate chip cookie with the presentation of a cake. Quick to make and endlessly customizable, it's ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or everyday indulgence. ✅ Author Use Default (Don’t show) ✅ Servings 4 people (or 2 for large portions) ✅ Estimated Cost $5 ✅ Times Prep Time: 0 days 0 hours 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 days 0 hours 18 minutes Resting Time: 0 days 0 hours 5 minutes Total Time: 0 days 0 hours 33 minutes ✅ Categories Desserts, Baking, Mini Treats ✅ Courses Dessert, Snack ✅ Cuisines American, Kid-Friendly ✅ Keywords Mini Cookie Cake Recipe, Small Batch Dessert, Personal Cookie Cake, Easy Cookie Cake
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter Softened
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar Light or dark
  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1 Egg yolk Large
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour Spoon & level
  • 1/8 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate chips Or chunks
  • Sprinkles Optional for decoration

Equipment

  • Amount Name Notes
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For combining dough
  • 1 Hand mixer (optional) For creaming butter
  • 1 6-inch cake pan or ramekin Greased
  • 1 Spatula For mixing and spreading

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 6-inch cake pan or small ramekin.
  2. In a bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips (and sprinkles if using).
  6. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 16–18 minutes or until golden brown on the edges and set in the center.
  8. Let it cool slightly, then decorate with frosting or enjoy warm with a scoop of ice cream!
  9. ✅ Nutrition (Per Serving)
  10. Calories: ~250 kcal (estimated)
  11. Note: Values vary based on ingredients and portion size.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
Want to double it? Use an 8-inch pan and adjust bake time to 20–22 minutes.
You can pipe frosting on top once it cools completely for a celebration-ready finish.