Easter Cookie Centerpiece (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
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½ cup butter, melted (1 stick or 4 ounces)
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¾ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup sugar
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1 egg
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 ⅓ cups flour
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
→ Mix-ins
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½ cup chocolate chips
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¾ cup chocolate candies, divided (e.g., Easter M&M's and mini Cadbury eggs)
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
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Melt the butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Mix in the sugars, then the vanilla extract. Stir in the egg until well combined.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
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Fold in the chocolate chips and ½ cup of the chocolate candies. Reserve the remaining candies for garnish.
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Scrape the dough into the prepared pie plate, smoothing the top with an offset spatula. Bake for 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
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Remove the cookie cake from the oven and gently press the remaining candies onto the surface while it's still hot. Allow the cookie cake to cool before slicing and serving.
# Notes:
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Total time does not include cooling time.
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Adjust the recipe for higher altitudes as needed.