Crockpot Cookies: Chocolate Chip Slow Cooker Cookie Cake

Name: Crockpot Cookies: Chocolate Chip Slow Cooker Cookie Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional; Vanilla ice cream, for serving; Extra chocolate chips, for the top

By Iren Pavlenko · Last updated: 9 Nov 2026

Crockpot cookies are really one giant, gooey cookie baked in the slow cooker. It is a good way to have warm cookies for a party without turning on the oven, and it works well for Christmas gatherings.

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Course: DessertDifficulty: Easy

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Chocolate chip cookie dough bakes in a parchment-lined slow cooker until the edges are set and the center is soft. Scoop it warm with ice cream.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Extra chocolate chips, for the top

Directions

Cut a piece of parchment to line a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, with a few inches of overhang to use as handles.
Spray the parchment lightly with cooking spray.
Beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in the flour, baking soda and salt just until no dry streaks remain.
Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts.
Press the dough into the parchment in an even layer.
Lay a clean kitchen towel or 2 paper towels across the top of the cooker, then cover with the lid. This catches steam so the top is not wet.
Cook on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the edges are golden and set and the center looks barely done. Do not cook on LOW.
Let the cookie rest in the cooker for 10 minutes, lift out with the parchment, and scoop warm with ice cream.

Notes

Your cooker may run hot, so start checking at 1 hour 15 minutes. The center should be soft and slightly underdone. Add M&Ms or crushed peppermint at Christmas. Leftovers keep 2 days wrapped. Reheat a slice in the microwave for 15 seconds.

A slow cooker bakes with moist, even heat from the sides and bottom. That makes a soft, gooey cookie cake with golden edges and a tender center, closer to a skillet cookie than a crisp one. It is also a great way to bake in a hot kitchen, since the oven stays off.

Line the pot with parchment so the dough lifts out easily. Then press in the dough, cover with a paper towel under the lid to catch steam, and bake on HIGH. In about two hours you get a warm cookie that is perfect with ice cream. It is also a good way to bake in a hot kitchen, since the oven stays off, and it feeds a crowd with one pot.

Ingredient notes

Butter: Softened, not melted. Soft butter creams with the sugar and holds the dough together.

Brown sugar: It gives the cookie chewiness and caramel flavor. Light brown is best.

Flour: Spoon it into the cup and level it off. Packed flour makes a dry, cakey cookie.

Chocolate chips: Semisweet melts into nice pools. Chunks from a chopped bar work too.

Pecans or walnuts: Optional, but they add crunch against the soft center.

Vanilla and salt: Both are small amounts, but they make the chocolate taste richer and the dough less flat. Vanilla and salt: Both are used in small amounts, but they make the chocolate taste richer and the dough less flat.

Tips for the best result

Use parchment: Cut a round, or use a sling of parchment with overhang so you can lift the whole cookie out. Grease the parchment lightly so it peels away cleanly.

Put a towel under the lid: A clean paper towel or tea towel absorbs steam, so the top does not turn soggy. Rotate the insert if your cooker has hot spots, but never lift the lid in the first hour.

Cooking on LOW is the most common mistake: The cooker does not get hot enough to set the dough on LOW. Always use HIGH. The center should look slightly underdone when you turn it off, because it keeps setting as it cools.

Holiday ideas and one swap that fails

For crockpot cookies at Christmas, stir in crushed peppermint or red and green candy pieces. White chocolate chips and dried cranberries give a seasonal twist. Add a teaspoon of cinnamon for a spiced version. Do not use oil in place of butter, since the dough will spread and turn greasy. Add a handful of toffee bits or swap half the chips for butterscotch. For a gluten-free version, use a one-to-one gluten-free flour blend.

For a gluten-free version, use a one-to-one gluten-free flour blend, and expect a slightly softer texture. Add toffee bits or butterscotch chips to change the flavor.

What to serve with it

Serve the cookie cake warm, in wedges, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel. A glass of cold milk is the classic partner. It also works as a party dessert, served straight from the cooker with spoons. It also works as a party dessert served straight from the cooker with a stack of spoons and a bowl of whipped cream.

Storing and reheating

Cover leftovers and keep them at room temperature for two days, or refrigerate for up to five. Warm a slice in the microwave for 15 seconds to bring back the gooey center. Freeze wrapped slices for up to two months. Store the cookie cake in an airtight container so it stays soft.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 2 hours
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients: 12, led by unsalted butter, packed light brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg

How long does Crockpot Cookies: Chocolate Chip Slow Cooker Cookie Cake take?

Crockpot Cookies: Chocolate Chip Slow Cooker Cookie Cake takes 2 hours of cooking after 15 minutes of prep.

How many people does Crockpot Cookies: Chocolate Chip Slow Cooker Cookie Cake serve?

This recipe makes 10 servings.

What do I need to make Crockpot Cookies: Chocolate Chip Slow Cooker Cookie Cake?

12 ingredients, led by unsalted butter, packed light brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg. Amounts are in the recipe card above.

Iren Pavlenko

Hi, I'm Iren Pavlenko. I read the top-ranked slow cooker recipes for a dish side by side and write down what they disagree on and what they all leave out — the cut, the pot size, and both the LOW and HIGH times. I write these guides so your weeknight dinner doesn't turn into a dry roast because a recipe never said which of those four things mattered.