Who needs a cake when you can have a giant cookie!? I seriously cannot think of a better way to celebrate an occasion than to make this crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, moist, and most importantly, chock-with-chocolate cookie cake.
What am I celebrating you ask? Well, this Thursday (February 11th) marks one of my absolute favorite human being’s 26th year of life. That’s right, my partner-in-Morley, the Morley OG, the smelly Nellie with a belly full of jelly, my sister Nellie is having a birthday.
Growing up two and half years apart, we’ve always been really close. As in, when we had to share a hotel bed as kids, I’d invade all of her personal space and get waaaay too close (being the dutiful annoying little sister I was.) But really, I couldn’t imagine who I would be without her.
Not everyone is blessed with such a fun, kind, compassionate, caring, creative, patient sister, but I try never to take it for granted. She’s that one person I can be 110% myself around. Despite my tendency for extreme stubbornness and my inability to ask for help, she’s the one person I do let my guard down around. No judgement, no competition, just our goofy goober selves, laughing till we cry and crying till we laugh.
This cookie cake is perfect for my cookie dough-loving sister because the dough is just as delicious (and edible) as the finished product. No raw eggs to worry about. So if you have a spoonful (or two) before this bad boy goes in the oven, you’re all good.
One of the factors making the final product so irresistibly soft on the inside and crisp on the outside, is the creamy-dreamy Barney Butter Vanilla Espresso Almond Butter. By now you guys know I’m obsessed with this stuff (aka they made it on the coveted list of favorite almond butters EVER, hello, major).
Their flavors on on point, but what always gets me is how perfectly creamy it is. Whether I’m eating it in the form of these Almond Butter Blondies, Protein Bars, Pecan Pie Balls, on a smoothie bowl or just straight out of the jar, this stuff does not last long around these parts. You can find it at most grocery stores as well as TJ Maxx, Home Good’s and Marshall’s.
If you’re reading this on Tuesday 2/9 I’m giving away Barney Butter on my Instagram so hop on over to the ‘gram to win yourself some of my favorite almond butter.
Then once you’ve entered, you can make this irresistible cookie cake that’s brought to you by the power of sister-love.
- 1 Flax Egg (1 tbsp of flax seed + 3 tbsp of warm water)
- 1 Cup of Almond Butter (room temperature) (I use Barney Butter Vanilla Espresso)
- 3/4 Cup Coconut Sugar
- 1/4 Cup of Almond Milk
- 1 Cup of Whole Wheat Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon of Salt
- 3/4 Cups of Vegan Chocolate Chips (I used Enjoy Life Brand)
- Preheat oven to 350ºF
- In a small bowl whisk together the flax egg, almond butter, coconut sugar and almond milk
- In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt
- Slowly incorporate the dry and wet mixtures until a dough is formed then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Grease a 8″ circular pyrex cake pan and press cookie dough into pan until it evenly fills the pan
- Bake in the oven at 350º for 25 minutes or until cooked all the way through
- Allow cookie cake to cool before slicing into 8 pieces
This recipe is sponsored by Barney Butter. All opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make In it 4 the Long Run possible.
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Your Turn:
- What’s your favorite celebratory dessert?
- Traditional cake or cookie cake? (Or both?)
Happy birthday to Nellie! So awesome so grow up with a partner-in-crime <3 And this looks delish. I have an obsession with cookie cakes, I wish I could taste it!
Look at that throwback picture…loving the outfits ladies! Happy birthday Nellie!! My brother and I are 5 years apart but we’ve always been super close too, it’s so refreshing. 🙂 I love cookie cakes too, but chocolate cake is my one true love. <3 I'm totally making this for the weekend though!
I’ve always been one giant cookie team rather then cake team! This cooke cake is insanely amazing! Those chunks are everything!
Happy birthday to your sister! I can relate to everything you said about her with my older sister, Melissa! We are only 18 months apart and we grew up attached at the hip… I may or may not currently live with her and her husband so tell yours to count her blessings 🙂 I’m big on cupcakes, but wouldn’t turn down a cookie cake any day of the week especially if it’s healthy like this one!
This looks delicious! Never had a sister, just a little brother (so not the same) but I will be making a cookie cake for my BF’s birthday so thanks for the recipe. I’ll have to sub PB or sunflower butter – which do you guess would work best?
Yay for cookie cakes! I’m for sure making this sometime soon! Also, happy birthday to your sister! 😀
p.s. I’m the eldest and I’m off to tell my siblings to start calling me ‘the Rochford OG’. Thanks for that
Happy birthday Nellie! This does look like the perfect way to celebrate! Pinned for later!
Yum love this idea!
I have never made a giant cookie cake before. I think I need to re-evaluate my life choices. Haha. Thanks for this awesome recipe!
I love how you dedicated this recipe to your sister! That is the sweetest thing…besides this amazing looking cake that is. Happy birthday to your sister! You two are so adorable in your snapchat..making me jealous!
This sounds absolutely amazing! And sisters really are the best, my sister and I are also 2 years apart and while we had our share of fights when we were younger, she’s honestly my best friend now.
I’ve never attempted vegan baking but I am a little intimidated and also nervous about the results! This cookie cake though doesn’t even look vegan at all!! Looks so yummy! And also yay for sister love!
Sisters are the best! My younger sister and are 2 years apart as well and she’s just the greatest. These look so good! Cookies are my jam.. I love all cookies.
GEORGIE!!! Thank you for the sweetest blog/baked good dedication <3 You're already one of my hands down favorite humans, but when I read such kind, thoughtful words I get all gooey inside … kind of like this cookie cake… 😉 xoxoxoxo
Give me a cookie over cake, pie, ice cream…anything! Even better, a GIANT cookie! Love this 🙂
Happy Birthday! I used to only request cookie cakes for my birthday growing up because they are the best! She’s so lucky to have you as her sister!
Aww thanks girl – we’re definitely a lucky duo
I don’t think I’ve ever been more obsessed with something than I am with this cake. HOLY *@)#. PS, you are your sister are twinzzz
Ahh yes we call our selves “Norgy”
Is it acceptable that I just want to eat this completely raw? Looks AMAZEEEEE
That looks AMAZING!!! Holy moly it’s 9am and I’m ready for some CAKE!!!! My mom used to always make us chocolate chip cookie cakes for our birthdays so these have a special place in my heart!
Haha cookie cake will do that to ya 😉 I love that – I’m not the biggest traditional cake fan so cookies for birthdays sounds amazing
Totally forgot that this was my all-time favorite dessert as a child – I haven’t had one in years! SO making this asap
Hi. This looks amazing. We have two December birthdays coming up. Do you think this would work out okay if I used gluten free flour? We are vegan and gluten free here. Thanks!