Heart Shaped Cookie Cake: How to Make the Perfect Valentine Treat
A soft, chewy chocolate chip cookie cake baked in a heart shape and topped with creamy frosting perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or any celebration filled with love.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pink or red food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles for decorating
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a heart-shaped pan.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, mix melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
- 4. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- 5. Gradually stir in dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
- 6. Press dough evenly into the prepared heart-shaped pan.
- 7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden and center is just set.
- 8. Allow cookie cake to cool completely in the pan.
- 9. Beat butter for frosting until creamy, then mix in powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and food coloring if using.
- 10. Pipe frosting around edges, add sprinkles, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Do not overbake the center should remain soft for the best texture.
- You can substitute M&M’s or white chocolate chips for a festive look.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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