Description
A show-stopping giant cookie served warm and topped with fluffy whipped cream and a generous drizzle of syrup. Perfect for sharing and ideal as a fun dessert centerpiece.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips or chunks
- For Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Syrup of choice (chocolate, caramel, or maple)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 10-inch round cake or pizza pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips or chunks.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just set.
- Let the cookie cool slightly in the pan before removing.
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Top the slightly warm cookie with whipped cream and drizzle with your preferred syrup just before serving.
Notes
- Serve the cookie warm for a gooey center or let it cool for cleaner slices.
- Try different add-ins like nuts, white chocolate, or toffee bits.
- The whipped cream and syrup can be swapped with ice cream and fudge for a sundae twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg