Cookie Crack
Cookie Crack is one of those recipes that will instantly become a tradition in your home. Sweet, salty, crunchy, and utterly addictive, this treat is easier to make than you think! Cookie Crack is the ultimate dessert for any occasion. Trust me, once you start, you wonβt be able to stop!
Warning: Β Seriously addictive. You can’t just have one piece of Cookie Crack. Β Trust me, I’ve tried. These are the most ridiculously yummy, get-in-my-face-right-nowΒ cookies I’ve ever had. Β Imagine a cookie/brittle/cookie cake, where some pieces are crisp and others are slightly chewy. Β It’s just too much to even talk about it. Β I’m literally drooling.
As a busy home cook, this is one of only desserts I’m willing to make because it’s truly that simple. I don’t have the patience for anything else.
Rolling Out the Cookie Dough
- Once the dough is made, place it on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Next is the fun part.
- Place another piece of parchment over the cookie dough.
- Using your hands (or a can! I find a can is easiest to use), smooth out the dough until it’s about 1/4″ thick. I start by using my fingers to press it down, then move onto the can.
- Take a can and push it over the parchment paper until the dough is in one even layer. Don’t roll the can, just hold it steady and use it to rub the dough flat.
For picture-perfect presentation (say that 5 times fast!) I like to press a small handful of chocolate chips into the top of the dough before baking. I won’t ever be accused of skimping on the chocolate!
Crack That Cookie!
Now the namesake part of the process…cracking your Cookie Crack! Let it cool completely, then break it into pieces. I like to use my hands so it isn’t too exact or symmetrical. I love the rustic look of this dessert! It’s asymmetrical when you stack it up and I think it’s so pretty.
I’m totally in love with the natural, rustic presentation of this crack. It looks inviting, and it’s perfect to add to your holiday table. People can just grab and go…except they’ll totally be back for more.
Buttery, Salty Cookie Crack
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven baked
Description
Cookie Crack is one of those recipes that will instantly become a tradition in your home. Sweet, salty, crunchy, and utterly addictive, this treat is easier to make than you think! Cookie Crack is the ultimate dessert for any occasion. Trust me, once you start, you wonβt be able to stop!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (reserve some for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed until smooth. Add the vanilla and salt.
- Slowly add the flour and mix until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Place the dough on the parchment lined sheet pan and put another piece of parchment paper on top. Using your fingers begin to press the dough flat (about 1/4 inch thick). Use a heavy can to spread the dough into one even layer. Peel parchment paper off the top and press some extra chocolate chips onto the flattened dough.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Cool completely, then break into pieces with your hands to create uneven shards of cookie crack.
Notes
Adapted from Susie Fishbein from Kosher by Design Short on Time Cookbook
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Hi, would this work with Earth balance vegan butter?
I can’t say for sure, I haven’t tried!
Yum!! Just made this on our 4th snow day this week. Such a warm comforting treat after returning from sledding! π
Perfect post snow treat!
Easy and delicious. Definitely lives up to it’s name. It’s addicting!
Thanks Susan!
I am searching for this recipe again for the holidays, because it became a came a core memory of deliciousness! I love this recipe too much, so I limit myself to making it only for special occasions! Well done, Laney!!
I am searching for this recipe again for the holidays, because it became a came a core memory of deliciousness! I love this recipe too much, so I limit myself to making it only for special occasions! Well done, Laney!!
It’s such a treat for me too!
This recipe is a winner! Hands down the easiest cookie you can make and absolutely delicious. My whole family is addicted to the cookie crack! You wonβt regret making it!!
My favorite too!
If you are looking for a crunchy cookie, this is it. I was skeptical at first because I couldn’t get the batter to form but once I used my hands to blend it together it looked good. Better yet it tasted great especially with a nice glass of milk or with some coffee. Oh yeah. Will be making this again.
I’m so happy you loved it, Elaine!! Thank you for leaving a review!
So delicious! Quick and easy recipe. Iβm lucky if it lasts more than an hour. My entire family loves it!
This is so good! They are like a cross between a chocolate chip cookie and short bread! Delicious!
Will be taking to a friend tomorrow. Should I make today or tomorrow? If I make today how should I store it? Thanks!
Addictively delicious. We were out of chocolate chips but had a couple of random candy bars. Chopped those up and YUM!
Thank you,I will try to do it.
I never tired of cookies, These cookies looks awesome!
Oooh, what a great idea. Sounds delicious and easy!
beyond scrumptious!!!!!