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This giant chocolate chip cookie shaped like a pizza cookie is simply my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe but in an extra large cookie cake version.
Much easier to make than simple cookies, this recipe is also very quick to make because you don't need to shape several cookies but just a large cookie like a pizza or to bake like this skillet chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Make this giant chocolate chip cookie for any occasion and especially for birthdays, with lots of treats kids and grown-ups won't resist this dessert with a scoop of ice cream.
Ingredients You Need
You need these ingredients to make a giant cookie recipe:
- Butter: Use softened unsalted butter. Let it sit at room temp or warm it slightly in the microwave. For semi-salted butter, skip the added salt.
- Sugar: A mix of granulated sugar and brown sugar (light or dark) for extra flavor.
- Egg: One large egg at room temp. Let it sit out or place it in warm water for a few minutes.
- Flour: Use cake flour or all-purpose flour. Weigh ingredients with a kitchen scale for accuracy.
- Cornstarch (optional): Adds a chewier texture to cookies.
- Leavening: A mix of baking powder and baking soda, or just baking powder.
- Chocolate chips: Mini or regular semisweet, milk, white, peanut butter chips, or chocolate chunks.
- Vanilla & salt: Pure vanilla extract and flaky sea salt enhance the flavor.
How to make the Giant Cookie recipe
Here are some quick visual instructions. Don't forget that full recipe instructions with exact ingredients can be found in the recipe card below!
Step 1: Place the softened butter in a large bowl with the granulated sugar and brown sugar, and mix with an electric mixer at medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until you have a well-blended and creamy mixture.
Step 2: Then add the egg and vanilla extract and mix again with the electric mixer to incorporate them and obtain a creamy mixture.
Step 3: Then, incorporate the dry ingredients, the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt, and mix using a flexible spatula or a wooden spoon until you have a homogeneous mixture.
Step 4: Finish by adding the chocolate chips and mix again, just enough to incorporate them.
Step 6: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and spread the chocolate chip cookie dough on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper to form a large cookie of approximately 22 cm in diameter.
Step 7: Bake the giant cookie in the middle of the oven for about 17-20 minutes until it is nicely golden brown but still a little soft in the center; it will firm up as it cools.
Step 8: Remove the giant chocolate chip cookie from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet before gently transferring it to a serving platter.
Enjoy: Cut the giant cookie into 8 portions and serve on plates with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Serving Suggestions
- Slice like a cake and serve with a scoop of ice cream.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or caramel for extra indulgence.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkles for a fun touch.
- Top with chocolate ganache like this heart cookie cake.
- Serve warm with a glass of milk for the ultimate treat.
- Add fresh berries for a fruity contrast.
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Variations & Substitutions
Recipe Questions
Can I make Bakery Style chocolate chip cookie instead of a giant cookie?
To make giant bakery-style cookies, divide the cookie dough into six giant cookie dough balls, refrigerate them for about 30 minutes to 1 hour or freeze for 15 minutes before baking in the oven.
Do I need to chill the cookie dough?
Letting the dough chill in the fridge has a lot to do with the texture and flavor of the cookies, but here you don't need to chill, you can go straight to baking.
Can I make this cookie cake ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the giant chocolate chip cookie cake dough ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or freeze it; however, it's best to bake it fresh for optimal taste and texture.
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I hope you love these Giant chocolate chip cookies. If you make it, be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it. Happy Baking!
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Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
Description
Recipe of the giant cookie like a pizza cookie, with a soft heart and crunchy edges (for a 10 inches / 25 cm cookie - about 8-10 slices)
Ingredients
- 115 g (1stick or ½ cup) Butter - unsalted and softened
- 70 g (⅔ cup) Powdered sugar
- 100 g (½ cup) Brown sugar
- 1 Egg - large at room temperature
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 200 g ( 1 ⅔ cups) Flour - Cake flour or All-purpose flour
- 10 g ( 1 ½ tbsp) Cornstarch -optional
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- 2 pinch Sea salt
- 150 g (1 cup) Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F/ 180°C and prepare a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, place the softened butter with the powdered sugar and brown sugar and mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix again to incorporate.
- Then add the dry ingredients, flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and sea salt and mix with a spatula or tablespoon until well incorporated.
- Finish with the chocolate chips and mix again just until you have smooth cookie dough.
- Spread the cookie dough on the baking sheet lined with baking paper (you can use a 8 -9 inches / 20-22 cm tart ring to form a circle or bake the dough directly in a cake pan).
- Add a few chocolate chips to the top and let the cookie sit in the fridge for 30 minutes or 15 minutes in the freezer.
- And bake the giant cookie for about 17-20 minutes until it is golden brown and still a little soft in the center, as it cools it will firm up.
- Let the giant chocolate chip cookie cool on the baking sheet before carefully moving it to a wire rack or serving dish.
- Cut the giant cookie with a large knife into 8-10 equal pieces and serve on a plate with a scoop of ice cream.
Notes
Storage: Up to 1 week in an airtight container and up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: cookies
- Cuisine: American
Excellent recipe, would 100% do it again