Air Fryer Cookie Cake

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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.

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.

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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.

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