American Flag Cookie Cake Recipe

American Flag Cookie Cake

• Level: Easy
• Yield: 8 servings
• Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 8 servings): Calories 511, Total Fat 34 g, Saturated Fat 21 g, Carbohydrates 48 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Sugar 28 g, Protein 4 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Sodium 57 mg
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 min (including cooling)
• Active Time: 25 min

Whip up this stunning American Flag Cookie Cakea patriotic showstopper that's irresistibly simple to create and perfect for celebrations! Imagine sinking your teeth into a rich, buttery shortbread base crowned with creamy, tangy frosting, then bursting with vibrant blueberries, fresh raspberries, and sparkling white chocolate chips in iconic red, white, and blue glory. It's your effortless ticket to wowing the crowd.

Ingredients

Shortbread:

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

Toppings:

• 4 ounces cream cheese (half of an 8-ounce package), softened
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
• 1 cup blueberries
• 3 cups raspberries
• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400F (200C) and get ready to craft dessert magic.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and brown sugar. Cut softened butter into small pieces, then work it into the flour with forks or fingers until it feels like damp sand. Press firmly and evenly into a nonstick 9-by-13-inch rimmed baking pan for that perfect base.
3. Bake until pale golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then carefully run a knife around the edges and flip onto a serving plateyour canvas awaits!
4. For the frosting, beat cream cheese in a stand mixer with paddle attachment on low until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add butter and mix until combined, another 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla, sift in powdered sugar, and blend on low just until smoothdon't overmix to keep it thick and dreamy.
5. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled shortbread. Create the flag: Cluster 6 blueberries in the top left for the blue field (add white chocolate chips as starry accents). Line up raspberries in about 6 horizontal rows for bold stripes, spaced an inch apart. Patriotic perfection!
6. Slice with a sharp knife and serve immediately, or chill until same-day enjoyment. Prep ahead: Store baked shortbread wrapped at room temp up to 2 days; refrigerate frosting up to 2 days. Assemble fresh to keep berries vibrant and frosting pristine. Get baking and celebrate!