Galactic BB-8 Cookie Cake
Step into the galaxy with this delightful Galactic BB-8 Cookie Cake, inspired by the beloved droid from the Star Wars universe. This fun and delicious dessert combines the classic flavors of chocolate chip cookies with a whimsical BB-8 design. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or themed celebrations, this cake is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. With layers of soft, chewy cookie base and creamy frosting, it's a treat that not only tastes great but also brings a sense of adventure to your dessert table. Gather your fellow fans and enjoy a slice of the galaxy!
20
Servings
150
Calories
5
Ingredients
Ingredients
Refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
3 (16 1/2 ounce) packages (Softened for 10 minutes)
Vanilla frosting
2 (16 ounce) cans (None)
Black gel food coloring
To taste (None)
Orange slice candy, dots
As needed (None)
Black licorice wheels
2 (Unrolled)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Prepare a 10-inch cake pan and an 8-inch cake pan by spraying them with nonstick spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper and spray the top of the parchment.
3
Press approximately 1 and 3/4 packages of softened cookie dough into an even layer in the 10-inch cake pan, and the remaining 1 and 1/4 package in the 8-inch cake pan.
4
Bake the larger cookie for about 20 minutes and the smaller cookie for approximately 15-17 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. Once done, let them cool completely in their pans.
5
When the cookies have cooled, run an offset spatula around the edges to loosen them. Gently flip them out onto a cutting board.
6
Cut off about 1/3 of the bottom of the smaller cookie before positioning both cookies on a large serving platter.
7
Transfer the white vanilla frosting into a piping bag fitted with a #806 tip. Pipe a border around the edges of both cookies, filling the inside with frosting and smoothing it out with an offset spatula.
8
Take the remaining frosting and tint it with black gel food coloring until you achieve a desired gray shade. Transfer this frosting into a piping bag fitted with an #804 tip.
9
Using a 3.5-inch circle cutter, create indentations in the larger cookie to form BB-8's features—one complete circle on the left and two semi-circles on the upper right and bottom right.
10
Decorate the indentations with orange candy dots, spacing them evenly and standing upright to mimic BB-8's design.
11
For added detail, pipe small lines of gray frosting between the orange dots on the complete circle.
12
Add two black licorice wheels; unroll the wheels and position the larger one slightly off-center on the head, and place the smaller wheel on the lower right side of the larger wheel to complete BB-8's facial features.
Nutrition Information
6.5
Fat
23
Carbs
1.3
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Galactic BB-8 Cookie Cake?
The Galactic BB-8 Cookie Cake is a Star Wars-inspired dessert that features a chocolate chip cookie base decorated with vanilla frosting and candies to look like the droid BB-8.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 20 servings.
What oven temperature is required for baking the cookies?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) before baking.
What pan sizes are needed for the cookie cake?
You will need one 10-inch cake pan and one 8-inch cake pan.
How do I prepare the cake pans to ensure the cookies don't stick?
Spray the pans with nonstick spray, line the bottom with parchment paper, and then spray the top of the parchment.
How much cookie dough goes into each pan?
Press approximately 1 and 3/4 packages of dough into the 10-inch pan and the remaining 1 and 1/4 packages into the 8-inch pan.
How long should I bake the 10-inch cookie?
The 10-inch cookie should be baked for about 20 minutes or until it turns golden brown.
What is the baking time for the 8-inch cookie?
The 8-inch cookie takes approximately 15-17 minutes to bake.
Should I remove the cookies from the pans immediately after baking?
No, you should let the cookies cool completely in their pans before attempting to remove them.
How do I safely remove the cooled cookies from the pans?
Run an offset spatula around the edges to loosen them, then gently flip them out onto a cutting board.
How do I assemble the BB-8 shape using the two cookies?
Cut off about 1/3 of the bottom of the smaller 8-inch cookie and position both pieces on a large serving platter to form the head and body.
What type of frosting is used for the base layer?
White vanilla frosting is used to pipe the border and fill the inside of the cookies.
Which piping tip is recommended for the white frosting?
A piping bag fitted with a #806 tip is recommended for the white vanilla frosting.
How do I create the gray frosting for the details?
Tint a portion of the white vanilla frosting with black gel food coloring until you achieve your desired shade of gray.
Which piping tip should be used for the gray frosting details?
Use a piping bag fitted with a #804 tip for the gray frosting.
How do I mark the features of BB-8 on the larger cookie?
Use a 3.5-inch circle cutter to create indentations: one complete circle on the left and two semi-circles on the right.
What is used to decorate the circular indentations?
Orange candy dots are placed upright and spaced evenly within the indentations.
Where do I add the gray frosting lines?
Pipe small lines of gray frosting between the orange dots on the complete circle indentation.
What ingredients are used for BB-8's facial features?
Two black licorice wheels are used to create the facial features on the droid's head.
How do I position the black licorice wheels?
Unroll the wheels and place the larger one slightly off-center on the head, then place the smaller wheel on its lower right side.
What are the calories per serving for this cake?
Each serving contains approximately 150 calories.
How much fat is in one serving of this cookie cake?
There are 6.5 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in each slice?
Each serving contains 23 grams of carbohydrates.
What is the protein content per serving?
There is 1.3 grams of protein in each serving.
What specific type of cookie dough is required?
The recipe calls for three 16.5-ounce packages of refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough.
Is there any preparation needed for the cookie dough before baking?
Yes, the dough should be softened for about 10 minutes before being pressed into the pans.
How many cans of frosting are needed?
You will need two 16-ounce cans of vanilla frosting.
What kind of orange candy is best for this recipe?
Orange slice candy dots are specifically recommended for the design.
Is this dessert suitable for a Star Wars themed party?
Absolutely! It is tagged as a themed dessert perfect for Star Wars fans, kids' parties, and movie nights.
What total number of ingredients are required for this recipe?
There are 5 main ingredients: refrigerated cookie dough, vanilla frosting, black gel food coloring, orange candy dots, and black licorice wheels.