When I was a kid, I loved going to the mall and peering at the fresh-baked cookies in the windows of the cookie store. One of my favorites was always the giant chocolate chip cookie cakes! So, why not recreate the nostalgia with this easy air fryer cookie cake, sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Why Youโll Love This Recipe
Cookie cakes, sometimes known as a pizookie, are just larger versions of your standard cookies. While chocolate chip flavor is most common, thereโs nothing that says you canโt make other varieties as well!
Instead of turning on the oven, though, the air fryer does a great job of baking up a delicious cookie cake too. You can even make your dough ahead of time and just cook one up when you have a craving!
Finish your cookie cake with some fudge or buttercream frosting (donโt forget the sprinkles!) or some ice cream while itโs warm. You can even decorate it with a birthday message using icing, just like those mall stores!
What Youโll Need: Ingredients
- ยฝ cup salted butter (softened)
- ยฝ cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- ยฝ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ยฝ cups all purpose flour
- ยฝ tsp baking soda
- ยฝ tsp salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Chocolate fudge or buttercream frosting (optional)
Equipment Note: Itโs best to put this cookie cake into some sort of oven safe pan that fits in your air fryerโs basket. This could be a cake, tart, or pie pan, or a cast iron skillet. If you have a small air fryer, you can make a few cookie cakes in mini cake pans.
If you donโt have a pan, you can round the cookie by hand and place it on a sheet of parchment in the air fryer. However, know that it will spread and not be evenly shaped (but still delicious).
Ingredient Tips and Substitutions
- You can use regular brown sugar in place of dark brown sugar, but I prefer the deeper flavor you get from the dark
- Any type of chocolate chips or small chocolate chunks may be swapped in. Feel free to use milk, dark, white, or even flavored chips instead
- You can skip making dough altogether and just start with 16 ounces of premade dough from the refrigerated section of your grocery store
- Feel free to use your favorite store bought fudge or buttercream frosting, or see my super easy buttercream frosting recipe in my Air Fryer Chocolate Cupcakes which can be made with any flavor!
How to Make Air Fryer Cookie Cake
- Cream together the butter and sugars until smooth
- Add the egg and vanilla, then stir until well incorporated
- Mix in the dry ingredients, and stir again until combined
- Fold in the chocolate chips
- Preheat your air fryer to 350ยฐF
- Grease your pan or place a sheet of parchment paper in the bottom
- Press the cookie dough into the bottom of the pan in an even layer. If youโre using several smaller pans, just divide the dough evenly
- Cook on the air fry setting for 10 minutes at 350ยฐF. Note that this amount of dough is enough to fill two 6-inch cake pans or four 4-inch pans. If you use larger or smaller pans, cooking time will vary due to the thickness of the dough. The cookie cake should be golden brown and set (not wet) in the middle
- Remove to a wire rack to cool completely if you plan to frost, or add a scoop of ice cream and serve warm from the pan
What to Top Cookie Cake With
- Ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Buttercream frosting
- Fudge frosting
- Chocolate sauce
- Caramel sauce
- Sprinkles
- Nutella
Thereโs really no limit to what you can top cookie cake with! Ice cream, chocolate, and other sweets are all perfect choices.
Try air fryer cookie cake with my easy Microwave Chocolate Sauce, or some Microwave Salted Caramel Sauce. Yum!
Recipe FAQs
Can You Air Fry Cookies Instead of Baking?
Yes, you can air fry cookies instead of baking. The air fryer preheats faster, and generally cooks faster as well. While there are some space constraints, itโs still a great option for baking cookies.
Like an oven, you may use pans or parchment to assist in cleanup in the air fryer as well.
Should You Refrigerate a Cookie Cake?
No, you do not need to refrigerate a cookie cake, unless you have used whipped cream frosting on it. Otherwise, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
You may also freeze a cookie cake for up to 6 months. Simply defrost prior to eating.
What Do You Cut Cookie Cake With?
Use a long, smooth knife to cut cookie cake with. A slicing or chefโs knife is generally a good option. Do not use a serrated knife or youโll end up with rough edges.
To serve, use a cake server or a small spatula to assist in lifting the slice of cookie.
How Many People Does a Cookie Cake Feed?
A cookie cake made with 16 ounces of dough should yield 8 servings. In general, a 6โ diameter cookie cake is 3-4 servings.
Of course, things will vary based on the thickness of your cake, added toppings, and general preferences of those youโre feeding.
How Long Will Cookie Cake Stay Fresh?
A cookie cake will stay fresh for 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container. If it begins to dry out, microwave it for 30 seconds to soften it before serving.
You can always freeze extra cookie cake to prolong its lifespan.
How Do You Get a Cookie Cake Out of the Pan?
If youโre not serving from the pan, you get a cookie cake out of the pan by inverting it. Place a baking rack or sheet over the pan, flip it upside down, and tap on the bottom if needed until the cookie releases.
Make sure to do this before applying decorations, or your hard work will end up on the new bottom of your cake.
Recipe Pro Tips
- If youโre using premade cookie dough, skip all the mixing steps and just press the refrigerated dough directly into the pan, proceeding as normal with the rest of the recipe
- You can always adjust cooking time based on your preference. Cookie cakes are typically very soft and barely-cooked inside, but you can always add more time if you want a crunchy, well-done cake
- Let the cookies set for about 5 minutes before removing from the pan if you plan to cool and frost them. They tend to spread and fall apart without that few minutes of resting first
Storage and Reheatingย
- Store leftover cookie cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days (unless you have whipped cream frosting, then it should be refrigerated). Freeze for up to 6 months
- To reheat a slice of cookie cake, microwave on high for 30 seconds, or place in the air fryer on a piece of foil or parchment for about 3 minutes at 350ยฐF, or until warm
More Chocolate Chip Treats to Try
- Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Air Fryer SโMores Dip With Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- Easy Chocolate Chip Muffin in a Mug
- Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Chocolate Chip Cookies With Almonds
- Air Fryer Banana Chocolate Chip Scones
Final Thoughts
This air fryer cookie cake is the perfect dessert indulgence. Enjoy your pizookie a la mode, with frosting, or any way you like it. I like mine with some fudge frosting and a cold glass of milk!
The smell of freshly baked cookies has an irresistible charm, making this dessert perfect for kids and adults alike.
Making it in the air fryer is faster than the oven as well, so you can enjoy this sweet treat any time. In fact, make your dough in advance and then just cook a smaller pan up any time! Itโs easily adaptable for the number of people youโre feeding.
Air Fryer Cookie Cake (Chocolate Chip Pizookie)
Equipment
- 2 6-in cake pans (or four 4" cake pans, or similar)
- Nonstick spray or parchment
Ingredientsย ย
- ยฝ Cup salted butter (softened)
- ยฝ Cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- ยฝ Cup granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1 Tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ยฝ Cups all purpose flour
- ยฝ Tsp baking soda
- ยฝ Tsp salt
- 1 Cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Chocolate fudge frosting (optional)
Instructionsย
- Cream together the butter and sugars until smoothยฝ Cup salted butter, ยฝ Cup dark brown sugar, ยฝ Cup granulated sugar
- Add the egg and vanilla, then stir until well incorporated1 Large egg, 1 Tsp vanilla extract
- Mix in the dry ingredients, and stir again until combined1 ยฝ Cups all purpose flour, ยฝ Tsp baking soda, ยฝ Tsp salt
- Fold in the chocolate chips1 Cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Preheat your air fryer to 350ยฐF
- Grease your pan or place a sheet of parchment paper in the bottom
- Press the cookie dough into the bottom of the pan in an even layer. If youโre using several smaller pans, just divide the dough evenly
- Cook on the air fry setting for 10 minutes at 350ยฐF. Note that this amount of dough is enough to fill two 6-inch cake pans or four 4-inch pans. If you use larger or smaller pans, cooking time will vary due to the thickness of the dough. The cookie cake should be golden brown and set (not wet) in the middle
- Remove to a wire rack to cool completely if you plan to frost, or add a scoop of ice cream and serve warm from the panChocolate fudge frosting
Notes
- You can use regular brown sugar in place of dark brown sugar, but I prefer the deeper flavor you get from the dark
- Any type of chocolate chips or small chocolate chunks may be swapped in. Feel free to use milk, dark, white, or even flavored chips instead
- You can skip making dough altogether and just start with 16 ounces of premade dough from the refrigerated section of your grocery store
- Feel free to use your favorite store bought fudge or buttercream frosting, or make your own!
- If youโre using premade cookie dough, skip all the mixing steps and just press the refrigerated dough directly into the pan, proceeding as normal with the rest of the recipe
- You can always adjust cooking time based on your preference. Cookie cakes are typically very soft and barely-cooked inside, but you can always add more time if you want a crunchy, well-done cake
- Let the cookies set for about 5 minutes before removing from the pan if you plan to cool and frost them. They tend to spread and fall apart without that few minutes of resting first
- Store leftover cookie cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days (unless you have whipped cream frosting, then it should be refrigerated). Freeze for up to 6 months
- To reheat a slice of cookie cake, microwave on high for 30 seconds, or place in the air fryer on a piece of foil or parchment for about 3 minutes at 350ยฐF, or until warm
- Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand of ingredients, any toppings added, and total quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
Nutrition
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