Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Heart Shaped Cookie Cake for Valentine’s Day delivers giant chewy chocolate chip cookie pressed into romantic heart shape crowned with pink buttercream rosettes and candy heart sprinkles.
This shareable centerpiece serves 12 in 40 minutes perfect celebrations parties or sweet surprises.
Why This Recipe Works
Cornstarch tenderizes creating soft centers crisp edges characteristic giant cookie cakes. Extra brown sugar guarantees chewiness. Heart pan maintains perfect shape no spreading mess. Pink buttercream piping adds bakery elegance. M&Ms chocolate chunks provide textural variety color pop.
Ingredients & Prep
¾ cup unsalted butter softened, ¾ cup brown sugar packed, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, 2 tsp vanilla, 2 cups flour, 2 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, 1 cup chocolate chips, ½ cup chocolate chunks, ½ cup M&Ms, ½ cup heart sprinkles. Frosting: 1½ cups butter softened, 3 cups powdered sugar, 4 tbsp heavy cream, 2 tsp vanilla, pink gel coloring.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat oven 350°F. Grease 9-inch heart pan. Cream butter sugars 3 minutes fluffy. Add egg vanilla. Whisk dry ingredients gradually mix. Fold chips M&Ms chunks. Press evenly into pan sprinkle hearts. Bake 20-25 minutes edges golden center soft. Cool completely. Beat frosting ingredients stiff peaks tint pink. Pipe rosettes border write “LOVE” center extra sprinkles.
Flavor Variations
| Variation Key | Add/Swap | Resulting Twist |
|---|---|---|
| Red Velvet | 1 tbsp cocoa red gel | Pink chocolate |
| Double Chocolate | White chips dark cocoa | Brownie cake |
| Lemon Poppyseed | Vanilla lemon zest seeds | Citrus bright |
| Peanut Butter | ¼ cup peanut butter chips | Reese’s heart |
Storage Tips
Room temperature airtight 4 days. Freeze 2 months excellent shipping. Frosting best fresh.
FAQs
Edges burning? Tent foil after 15 minutes. Center raw? Bake extra 3 minutes thermometer 200°F. Frosting melts? Chill piped cake 15 minutes.
Conclusion
Heart Shaped Cookie Cake transforms cookie dough into romantic masterpiece chewy festive celebratory perfection.
PrintHeart Shaped Cookie Cake Recipe
Heart Shaped Cookie Cake for Valentine’s Day delivers chewy chocolate chip edges with gooey center perfection crowned by fluffy pink buttercream rosettes. Loaded M&Ms + heart sprinkles create festive crunch while buttery base stays soft for days. Ultimate romantic dessert centerpiece for sharing or cookie cake lovers. Pinterest Valentine’s domination guaranteed.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour (+ cool)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cookie Cake:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temp)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chocolate chunks
- ½ cup red/white M&Ms
- ½ cup pink heart sprinkles
- Pink Buttercream:
- 1½ cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pink gel food coloring
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven 350°F. Spray 9-inch heart pan generously nonstick spray.
- 2. Cream butter + brown sugar + granulated sugar 3 mins fluffy pale.
- 3. Add egg + vanilla, beat until combined.
- 4. Whisk flour + cornstarch + baking soda + salt. Gradual mix into wet.
- 5. Fold chocolate chips + chunks + M&Ms (save few M&Ms top).
- 6. Press dough evenly into heart pan (wet hands prevent sticking).
- 7. Press remaining M&Ms + heart sprinkles into top.
- 8. Bake 20-25 mins until edges golden, center soft set.
- 9. Cool pan 20 mins. Run knife edges, invert onto rack. Cool completely.
- 10. Buttercream: Beat butter fluffy. Gradual powdered sugar + cream + vanilla.
- 11. Color pink. Pipe thick border rosettes. Add sprinkles.
Notes
- Cornstarch secret = stays soft for days.
- Nonstick spray essential = flawless release.
- Wet hands pressing = even heart shape.
- Save M&Ms top = prevents color bleeding.
- Heavy cream frosting = swoopable peaks.
- No pan? Parchment heart template works.
- Storage: Airtight room temp 3 days, fridge 1 week.
- Freeze whole 2 months perfect.
- Serving: Room temp = maximum chew.
- Gift box: Cake board + cellophane = Pinterest gold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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