Name: Halloween Cookie Cake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup chocolate chips; 1 cup Halloween candy (e.g., candy corn, M&Ms); 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade); Halloween sprinkles for decoration

Celebrate the spooky season with a delightful Halloween cookie cake that blends sweet indulgence and festive cheer.

Chocolate chips and colorful sprinkles create a playful canvas for your Halloween treat.

This dessert brings together rich, gooey textures and seasonal excitement in one delectable creation.

Baked to perfection, the cookie cake offers a delicious twist on traditional Halloween sweets.

Decorative orange and black frosting adds a whimsical touch that will delight guests of all ages.

Every slice promises a mouthwatering experience that captures the spirit of the holiday.

Gather your ingredients and get ready to impress with this irresistible Halloween dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Transform a classic cookie into a show-stopping cake that becomes the centerpiece of your spooky party with minimal effort.
Whip up this delightful dessert in under an hour, guaranteeing smiles from kids and adults alike with its rich chocolate chip and candy goodness.
Easily personalize the cake with different Halloween candies, sprinkles, and frosting designs to match your party theme and make it uniquely yours.
Perfect for bakers of all skill levels, this recipe requires simple ingredients and basic mixing techniques, ensuring a stress-free baking adventure.

Base Ingredients:

Butter: Provides rich flavor and helps create a soft, tender texture.
Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps with cookie cake's golden color.
Brown Sugar: Brings moisture and deep caramel-like flavor to the dessert.
Eggs: Bind ingredients together and contribute to the cake's structure.
Vanilla Extract: Enhances overall flavor with warm, sweet notes.

Dry Ingredients:

All-Purpose Flour: Forms the fundamental structure of the cookie cake.
Baking Soda: Helps the cookie cake rise and become light and fluffy.
Salt: Balances sweetness and intensifies other flavors.

Mix-In Ingredients:

Chocolate Chips, Halloween Candy: Add festive texture and extra bursts of sweetness to the cookie cake.

Frosting and Decoration:

Buttercream Frosting, Halloween Sprinkles: Provide colorful, festive finish to the Halloween-themed dessert.

Large Mixing Bowl: Essential for creaming butter and sugars, and combining ingredients.
Whisk: Perfect for blending dry ingredients smoothly.
Electric Mixer or Hand Mixer: Helps cream butter and sugars to fluffy perfection.
12-inch Round Pizza Pan: Provides the ideal surface for baking the cookie cake.
Toothpick: Crucial for checking if the cake is fully baked.
Spatula: Great for folding in chocolate chips and spreading frosting.
Measuring Cups and Spoons: Ensures accurate ingredient measurements.

Step 1: Warm Up The Oven

Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).

Grab a 12-inch round pizza pan and coat it with a light layer of cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Whip Butter And Sugars

In a large mixing bowl, blend softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes creamy and light.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.

Pour in vanilla extract and stir until everything is well combined.

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together:

All-purpose flour
Baking soda
Salt

Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just blended.

Carefully fold in:

Chocolate chips
Halloween-themed candy pieces

Step 4: Create The Cookie Base

Transfer the dough evenly into the prepared pan, spreading it to create a smooth surface.

Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.

The edges should turn golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.

Step 5: Decorate With Festive Flair

Allow the cookie cake to cool completely on a wire rack.

Once cooled, cover the surface with buttercream frosting.

Sprinkle Halloween-themed decorative candies or colored sprinkles across the top for a spooky touch.

Step 6: Slice And Celebrate

Cut the cookie cake into wedges and serve during your Halloween gathering.

Watch as friends and family enjoy this delightful seasonal treat!

Let butter sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before creaming to ensure smooth, even mixing without lumps.
Select high-quality chocolate chips for richer flavor and better melting texture in the cookie cake.
Check the cake at 18 minutes to avoid dry edges; golden brown is the perfect color for a moist cookie cake.
Use Halloween-themed sprinkles, candy corn, or orange and black icing to enhance the festive seasonal look.
Keep the cookie cake covered at room temperature for 3-4 days or refrigerate for up to a week to maintain freshness.

Gluten-Free Ghostly Delight: Replace wheat flour with almond or coconut flour for a celiac-friendly version. Use gluten-free chocolate chips and carefully check candy ingredients.
Vegan Pumpkin Patch Cookie Cake: Swap butter with coconut oil, use egg replacer or mashed banana. Select dark chocolate chips without milk and decorate with vegan-friendly Halloween sprinkles.
Low-Sugar Monster Mash: Substitute granulated sugar with monk fruit sweetener or stevia. Use sugar-free chocolate chips and reduce overall candy quantity for a diabetic-friendly option.
Nut-Free Haunted Treat: Eliminate almond flour, use oat flour instead. Choose nut-free chocolate chips and carefully select Halloween candies without nuts for allergy-sensitive guests.

Spooky Party Centerpiece: Make this Halloween cookie cake the star of your Halloween party table, surrounded by themed decorations like mini pumpkins, fake cobwebs, and spooky candles.
Ghoulish Gathering Treat: Slice and serve at a Halloween movie night with friends, pairing each piece with hot apple cider or a creepy-themed milkshake for extra festive fun.
Kids' Halloween Delight: Cut into fun shapes using Halloween cookie cutters, then let children decorate with additional candy corn, orange sprinkles, or monster-themed candy faces.
Potluck Wow Factor: Bring this eye-catching dessert to classroom parties or neighborhood gatherings, guaranteeing you'll be the most popular guest with this sweet, seasonal showstopper.

Store leftover cookie cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap to prevent drying out and maintain freshness.
Slice the cake into individual portions, wrap each piece in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months for later enjoyment.
Keep at room temperature for 1-2 days if covered with a cake dome or plastic wrap. Best consumed within 24 hours for optimal taste and texture.
Warm individual slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a preheated oven at 300F for 5 minutes. Avoid overheating to prevent drying out the cake.

FAQs

Can I use different types of Halloween candy in the recipe?

Yes, you can swap out the candy for your favorite Halloween treats like candy corn, mini chocolate bars, or Halloween-themed M&Ms. Just chop larger candies into smaller pieces.

Is this recipe kid-friendly?

Absolutely! Kids can help mix ingredients, sprinkle candy, and decorate the frosting. It’s a fun baking activity that’s perfect for Halloween.

How can I make the cookie cake look more Halloween-themed?

Use orange and black sprinkles, pipe spooky designs with frosting, or add Halloween-colored chocolate chips to make the cake more festive and spooky.

Marcus Reed

Founder & Food Content Creator

Expertise

Single-recipe development, Seasonal and local ingredient utilization, Food photography and styling, Culinary writing and content creation

Education

Culinary Arts Certificate, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, WV
Focus: Fundamentals of culinary techniques, emphasizing hands-on experience in small-scale kitchen settings.

Marcus’s story begins in Asheville, where good food and family kitchens shaped his earliest memories. After hands-on culinary training and a lot of trial (and a little error), he realized that real cooking isn’t about perfection, it’s about connection.
At Pan and Oven, Marcus crafts recipes that are easy to follow, packed with flavor, and built for real kitchens.