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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes

    Air Fryer Cookie Cake

    Published: Jun 22, 2023 · Modified: Jun 22, 2023 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This 4th of July air fryer cookie cake delivers all the flavor we love in cookies and the colors of Independence Day in one super-thick cookie cake that's absolutely delicious.

    Closeup shot of 4th of July cookie cake topped wiht whipped cream on cake stand.

    I may be Canadian, but I know a lot of my readers are American. That's why I love sharing the delicious Independence Day recipes that Ken and I come up with.

    This cookie cake is a dessert that will absolutely be a hit on your 4th of July table. We know because we make it as an extra special dessert from time to time.

    This was inspired by my pizookie recipe on this site, and pairs well with this amazing peanut butter cup ice cream with Snickers sauce recipe.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • It uses basic baking ingredients that might be in your kitchen right now.
    • It's just as easy as making traditional cookies.
    • The red, white, and blue baking chips make it the perfect 4th of July treat.

    Ingredients

    This is just a giant cookie, and the ingredients reflect that. They're all basic kitchen staples. Be sure to check the recipe card at the end of the post for amounts.

    Overhead shot of individual 4th of July cookie cake ingredients in bowls on table
    • Butter
    • Sugar
    • Brown sugar
    • Large egg
    • Vanilla
    • Flour
    • Baking soda
    • Salt
    • Red, white, and blue baking chips

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Sugar and Brown Sugar - You can use a sugar substitute like Truvia for both varieties to make a sugar-free cookie cake.
    • Add-Ins: Use your favorite add-ins like nuts, different baking chips, and the like for this cookie cake.
    • Holidays - Change the color and type of baking chips to match specific holidays.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy (link similar recipe here)

    Instructions

    Making this ginormous cookie is just as easy as making a batch of regular cookies. It's all done in just about a half hour. The highlights are here, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    1: Combine the wet ingredients.

    Butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and an egg placed inside a large glass bowl to be mixed.
    Butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla mixed well inside a glass mixing bowl.

    2: Add the dry ingredients and then the baking chips.

    Flour, baking soda and salt added to the top of the wet ingredients inside the large glass bowl.
    Red, white and blue colored chocolate chips added to the dough inside a large glass bowl.

    3: Air fry at 340 and then at 310 until golden and baked through.

    Dough is pressed into a greased air fryer cake barrel pan.
    Overhead photo of the cookie dough cooked and resting inside an air fryer basket.

    Hint: Press the dough firmly into the cake barrel to create the cookie cake.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these cheeseburger meatball stuffed crescent rolls.

    Closeup shot of slice of 4th of July cookie cake topped with whipped cream over more cookie cake below

    Storage

    Room Temperature: Store for up to 3 days in an air-tight container.

    Refrigerator: Store for up to a week in an air-tight container.

    Freezer: Store for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.

    What to Serve with Cookie Cake

    Top this delicious 4th of July cookie cake with whipped cream or ice cream. If you're looking for some more red white and blue desserts I am pretty sure you'll find some ideas here.

    Tips

    • Always preheat your air fryer for even cooking and proper cooking times.
    • Press the dough firmly into the cake barrel to create the cookie cake.
    • Let the cookie cake cool in the barrel before turning it out.

    FAQ

    Can I double this recipe?

    Absolutely. Simply double the ingredients and cook it in two batches.

    Can I halve the recipe?

    Yes. Cut the ingredients in half. You'll get a thinner cookie cake.

    Does this cookie cake taste like a real cookie?

    It sure does because it IS a real cookie. It's just a huge one!

    More Air Fryer Dessert Recipes

    Do you like air fryer desserts? Here some recipes you may also like to try.

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      Air Fryer Lava Cake
    • Sugar Cookie Whoopie Pies
      Air Fryer Sugar Cookie Whoopie Pies
    • Air Fryer Strawberry Shortcake on a plate with a fresh strawberry.
      Air Fryer Strawberry Shortcake
    • Air Fryer Monster Cookies
      Air Fryer Monster Cookies - Chocolate Chips and More!

    Air Fryer Cookie Cake

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Air Fryer Cookie Cake

    Karin and Ken
    This 4th of July air fryer cookie cake is full of classic cookie flavor and patriotic chocolate chips. It's a sweet, delicous addition to any July 4th.
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    Prep Time 7 minutes mins
    Cook Time, divided 19 minutes mins
    Total Time 26 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 214 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • mixing bowl
    • Hand mixer
    • Rubber spatula
    • wire rack
    • Cake Barrel Pan (7 inches)

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 tablespoon butter softened
    • ⅓ cup sugar
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup red, white, and blue baking chips or M&M's
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    Instructions
     

    • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla.
    • Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat again until batter is uniform.
    • Add baking chips and mix again.
    • Press dough into a greased air fryer cake barrel pan.
    • Air fry at 340ºF for 13 minutes.
    • Reduce heat to 310ºF and bake for an additional 6 minutes or until center is baked through.
    • Allow to cool on wire rack until ready to serve.

    Notes

    • Always preheat your air fryer for even cooking and proper cooking times.
    • Press the dough firmly into the cake barrel to create the cookie cake.
    • Let the cookie cake cool in the barrel before turning it out.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 293mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 296IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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