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Mother’s Day Cookie Cake

Mother’s Day Cookie Cake: A Sweet Treat for Mom's Day!

A delightful Mother’s Day Cookie Cake combining zesty lemon and fresh berries to create a festive centerpiece full of love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with almond flour for gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can be swapped with coconut sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Consider using light brown sugar.
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs can be used as a vegan alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it’s fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be substituted with almond extract.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Cream Cheese Frosting Replace with Greek yogurt frosting for a lighter option.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Can substitute with lime zest.
  • 2 cups Fresh Berries Choose strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries.
  • 1/4 cup Decorative Sprinkles Optional but adds a festive touch.
Optional Extras
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts e.g., almonds or walnuts, can be omitted for nut-free.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Dark or white chocolate options available.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • cookie cutter
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the cookie dough by preheating oven to 350°F (175°C) and mixing flour, sugars, and baking soda in a bowl.
  2. Add butter, eggs, and vanilla, beating until a soft dough forms.
  3. Shape the dough into a disc, roll out, and cut into shapes before chilling for 30 minutes.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden, then cool on a wire rack.
  5. Make cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and vanilla, then add powdered sugar.
  6. Assemble by frosting cooled cookies, stacking for a cake and topping with berries and sprinkles.
  7. Serve on a platter, perfect for sharing during Mother's Day celebrations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for easier blending. Chill dough to retain shapes during baking.

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