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Ultimate Gooey Cookie Sheet Cake

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A quick and easy dessert that combines the chewy texture of cookies with the convenience of a sheet cake, perfect for parties and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (270 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it well.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes on medium speed.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  7. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly with a spatula to about ½-inch thickness.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are lightly golden and set but the center is still soft and slightly underbaked.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing, at least 30 minutes.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain gooey center. Use softened butter for best texture. Optionally chill dough for thicker cake. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. Room temperature eggs help batter consistency.

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