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Perfect Ultimate Graduation Cookie Cake Recipe with Gold Sprinkles

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A chewy cookie cake with crispy edges topped with a silky cream cheese buttercream frosting and festive gold sprinkles, perfect for graduation parties or any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups (250g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1–2 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
  • Gold edible sprinkles (about 2 tablespoons)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
  7. Press dough evenly into the prepared pan, about ½ inch thick.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are golden and center is soft with moist crumbs on a toothpick.
  9. Cool cookie cake completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
  10. For frosting, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla extract. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until spreadable consistency is reached.
  12. Spread frosting evenly over cooled cookie cake.
  13. Sprinkle gold edible sprinkles generously on top.
  14. Slice into 12 wedges and serve. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 1 day or in the fridge up to 4 days.

Notes

Use softened, not melted butter for best texture. Let cookie cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. If frosting is too stiff, add a splash of milk to loosen. Gold sprinkles add subtle crunch and festive look. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients accordingly.

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