This Sugar Cookie Cake has everything you love about your favorite cut out treats, only it’s baked as one GIANT cookie the size of a cake. Perfect for holidays and only 4 ingredients!
What I love about this cake is it can be made in a skillet or in a 9-inch cake pan. Pipe on the frosting for a sweet treat.
This recipe was originally published in March 2021. The photos and recipe notes have been updated in February 2025.
Aimee’s Recipe Notes
- Taste & Texture: Soft and chewy with the buttery sweetness of a sugar cookie.
- Ease of Making: Super simple! Just mix, press into a pan, and bake—no rolling or cutting required.
- Cooking Method: Baked in a greased cake pan or cast iron skillet until golden and set.
- Top Tip: Pipe on some frosting for a festive touch!
Why should Chocolate Chip Cookies be the only ones allowed to dress up as a Pizookie?
- With a simple package of sugar cookie mix and a few add-ins, you can make a delicious Sugar Cookie Cake to slice and share.
- No need to roll or cut out any dough. Just press into a cake pan and bake.
When I made sugar cookies into sugar cookie bars, I topped them with a thick layer of frosting.
Instead, today’s sugar cookie cake is filled with sweet M&Ms.
I used pastel M&Ms to make this just as pretty as a traditional frosted sugar cookie, without the extra steps.
This Sugar Cookie Cake recipe is easy, fool proof and delicious! With spring colors, it’s a wonderful way to add sweetness to your Easter celebrations.
If you love this cookie cake, be sure to try my Easter Cookie Cake made with chocolate chip cookie dough! Or give my easy, chewy drop sugar cookies a try next.
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“This turned out so good! My boys asked me to make it for Grandma!” – Candace
Four Ingredients for the Cake
- Sugar Cookie Mix. I used one package of Betty Crocker mix.
- Egg & Softened Butter.
- M&Ms. Pastel M&Ms for Easter are beautiful. You can change it up with different M&Ms colors for different holidays or occasions too.
How to Make Sugar Cookie Cake
- Make the dough – Beat butter, egg, and sugar cookie mix. Fold in M&M’s (or your favorite candy) for extra bursts of chocolatey goodness and color.
- Bake – Press the dough into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and set.
How to Make Cookie Cake Frosting
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- SPRINKLES
Beat butter for several minutes, then add in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Use a tip of your choice and pipe frosting onto a cooled cake. Add lots of sprinkles!
Tips and Tricks
- Frosting lovers: Swap out the vanilla frosting for my chocolate buttercream instead!
- Use a cake pan or cast iron skillet. Make sure to spray the bottom of the pan or skillet with baking spray first. For best results, press dough as evenly as possible.
- Storage– this cookie cake can be covered and stored at room temperature for about 7 days. You can leave the leftovers right in the pan and cover them with plastic wrap or foil.
Want an extra decadent dessert? Serve slices of M&M Sugar Cookie Cake warm with vanilla ice cream! Or add a dollop of whipped cream to each slice just before serving.
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Sugar Cookie Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 package Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup of pastel M&Ms
For the Frosting
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Spray the bottom of a 9” pie plate or cast iron skillet.
- In a large bowl mix together the cookie mix, softened butter and egg.
- Next fold in the M&M’s
- Press the dough into a pie plate or cast iron skillet. Press the egg-shaped candies lightly into the dough.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Cool completely before cutting.
- For the frosting, beat butter for 3 minutes until pale in color. Add in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth. Use a bag and tip of your choice to pipe onto the edges of the cooled cookie. Add sprinkles and serve.
Notes
- Swap out the candies and colors for different seasons
- Use a cake pan or cast iron skillet. Make sure to spray the bottom of the pan or skillet with baking spray first. For best results, press dough as evenly as possible.
- Can serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
- Store at room temperature covered with plastic wrap for up to one week.
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An easy dessert that’s ideal for Easter, birthdays or any occasion that calls for a festive dessert. No need to choose between cookies and cake when you can make two in one. Have your cake and your cookies too with this amazing Sugar Cookie Cake!
Sorry, I read the answer in the blog….9 inch sprinfgorm. Thanks!
Can an 8 or 9 inch springform pan be used?
This turned out so good! My boys asked me to make it for Grandma!
Looks so good! Can’t wait to try this with my family.
This looks so yummy and scrumptious! My teens are going to love this! I’m so excited to make this with my daughter!
How cute I bake for 6 neighbor your cookie cake would be a nice treat for them for Easter. thank for recipes