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Chocolate chip cookie cake cut into cubes and layered in a cocktail glass with chocolate buttercream frosting and sprinkles.

Cookie Cocktail Cakes

These Cookie Cocktail Cakes star soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie cake cut into cubes and layered with buttercream frosting and sprinkles in individual serving glasses. They're the perfect customizable party dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients  

For the cookie cake:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing pan
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar 
  • 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, cold
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 
  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips

For assembly: 

  • Vanilla or chocolate buttercream frosting, for decorating 
  • Assorted sprinkles, for decorating 

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with unsalted butter. (See Kelly’s Notes.)
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Beat in the egg then beat in the vanilla extract.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and beat just until combined.
  • Beat in the chocolate chips.
  • Spread the cookie dough into the greased pan in an even layer. 
  • Bake the cookie cake until it is pale golden and barely set in the center, 15 to 18 minutes. (For a softer cookie cake, underbake it.)
  • Remove the cookie cake from the oven and let it cool completely. Once it has cooled, cut it into 1-inch cubes. 
  • Add several cookie cubes to a serving glass, top with frosting and sprinkles, and serve. 

Notes

  • The cookie will continue baking as it cools, so if you prefer a softer cookie cake it’s important to underbake it so that the center is just set when you remove it from the oven.
  • My chocolate buttercream, vanilla buttercream and coffee buttercream are all delicious here.
  • Depending on the depth of your glasses, you can do one layer of cookie cake and frosting or two.
  • Container options: Martini glasses, coupe cocktail glasses, small mason jars, parfait glasses or any small cup work great.
  • Make ahead: Assemble up to a day ahead and store loosely covered at room temperature.
  • Serving picks: Add one to each glass for easy snacking at parties!
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