Name: Giant Celebration Cookie: The Ultimate Birthday Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 2 teaspoons hot water; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 (12 ounce) package miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Celebrate any occasion with this colossal cookie, baked in a pizza pan for a shareable dessert that's as fun to make as it is to devour. Easily customizable with your favorite toppings, it's guaranteed to be the star of any party!

Follow The Directions

01

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously spray a 16-inch round pizza pan with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

02

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In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water; set aside. (2 minutes)

03

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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

04

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Add the instant vanilla pudding mix, eggs, and the baking soda mixture to the creamed mixture; mix until well combined. (3 minutes)

05

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Gradually add the flour, mixing until just smooth. Gently fold in the miniature chocolate chips. (5 minutes)

06

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Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pizza pan. (2 minutes)

07

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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 18 to 20 minutes. (20 minutes)

08

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Let cool completely before slicing and serving. (30 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use browned butter instead of softened butter. Allow the browned butter to cool slightly before creaming with the sugars.
Get creative with toppings! Add sprinkles, frosting, or your favorite candies after baking.
For easier slicing, chill the cookie cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes after cooling to room temperature.

Abagail Beier

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