Party Chocolate Cookie

24 servings Prep: 15 m Cook: 10 m Total: 25 m Beginner
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Party Chocolate Cookie
This is a neat recipe for a huge chocolate chip cookie, great for birthday parties. Made with brown sugar, vanilla, and a full bag of chocolate chips, it bakes into one giant cookie on a pizza pan. Use ready made frosting to write a message on top after baking.

Ingredients

24 servings
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 (12 oz) package chocolate chips

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the oil, margarine, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and beaten eggs until well combined.
  3. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just incorporated.
  4. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  5. Grease a large circular pizza pan (about 12-14 inches). Spread the cookie dough evenly across the pan, leaving about 1/2 inch from the edges as it will spread slightly.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 375 degrees F, until edges are golden brown and the center is set but still soft. The cookie will firm up as it cools.
  7. Let cool completely on the pan before decorating with frosting or ready-made frosting. Enjoy!

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Why is my giant cookie undercooked in the middle?

A: Giant cookies need careful attention - the edges will brown faster than the center. Bake until edges are golden and the center looks set but still slightly soft. It will continue to cook on the hot pan after you remove it from the oven.

Q: Can I make this without a pizza pan?

A: Yes, you can use a large rectangular baking sheet, but spread the dough thinner and watch the baking time closely. A dark non-stick pan will bake faster than a light-colored one.

Tips and Techniques

For easier spreading, let the margarine soften at room temperature before mixing. If the dough is too stiff to spread easily, you can press it out with your hands or use a piece of parchment paper on top while spreading. Don’t overbake - the cookie should look slightly underdone in the center when you remove it.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • margarine: butter
  • cooking oil: melted butter or coconut oil
  • chocolate chips: M&Ms, butterscotch chips, or a mix of chocolate chips and nuts

Equipment Needed

  • large circular pizza pan (12-14 inches)
  • mixing bowl
  • greased pan or parchment paper