Reinvented: Cookie Cakes, 4 Ways

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Cookie Cakes 4 Ways

Here in Food Network Kitchens, we love simple, classic recipes. We are also paid to think about food all day. So we’ve taken classic foods and drinks and reimagined them in three, four or five different ways. No standard recipes here, just the occasional technique and pictures. Think of them as picture recipes.

Cookie cakes are a great way to celebrate without having to spend hours making a cake and icing. They are easy, fun and delicious. All you need is store-bought cookie dough and a few ingredients.

First, start with the classic version: Using the entire package of store-bought cookie dough, press it into a roughly 10 to 12 inch-diameter circle on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Bake according to package directions. It may take slightly longer than package time, depending on your oven.

Here are several ideas to add new life to the classic:

Cookie Cake Varieties

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