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Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake Recipe

Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake Recipe
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Celebrate any special occasion with this festive Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake. Soft, chewy, and bursting with colorful M&Ms and sprinkles, this cookie cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any day you want to add a spark of sweetness to.

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Cake:

  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted Challenge Butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 cups (248g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup M&Ms (use patriotic M&Ms for the 4th of July)
  • ½ cup “jimmie” sprinkles (use red and white for the 4th of July)

For the frosting:

  • 3 tablespoons (38g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (170g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅙ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy whipping cream or milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare the pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9” round cake pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Make the cookie cake: Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg, vanilla, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar. Mix in flour, then stir in M&Ms and sprinkles. Press batter into the pan, top with more M&Ms, and bake for 19-22 minutes.
  3. Make the frosting: Beat butter, add powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and cream, beating until smooth.
  4. To frost: Use a piping bag with a 1M tip to decorate the cooled cookie cake. Top with additional sprinkles and M&Ms.
  5. Storage: Store covered for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • For a patriotic touch, use red, white, and blue M&Ms and sprinkles for holidays like the 4th of July.
  • Adjust frosting consistency by adding more or less cream to achieve desired texture.

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Keywords: Sugar Cookie Cake, M&Ms, Sprinkles, Dessert Recipe

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