Score big with this basketball cookie cake made using place and bake dough—no mixing required! This super easy dessert is perfect for game day parties or basketball-themed birthdays.
Looking for a slam dunk dessert that’s simple, fun, and guaranteed to please the whole crowd? This Basketball Cookie Cake is just the thing! Made with refrigerated cookie dough and baked in a springform pan, it’s layered with chocolate chip cookie dough on the bottom and topped with adorable basketball-shaped cookies.
Whether you’re watching the big game or throwing a basketball-themed birthday bash, this cookie cake will have everyone cheering!

Super Easy Basketball Cookie Cake
Why You’ll Love This Basketball Cookie Cake:
- No fuss, no stress – Just two types of cookie dough and a cake pan!
- Layered for extra yum – Chocolate chip on the bottom, basketball cookies on top.
- Perfect for parties – It’s easy to serve and fun to decorate for your favorite team!

What You’ll Need
Here’s everything you need to whip up this easy crowd-pleasing dessert:
- 1 package of chocolate chip cookie dough
- 1 package of basketball place-and-bake cookies
- A springform pan for easy release (highly recommended!)
- Optional: Icing tubes or team-colored sprinkles for decoration


How to Make a Basketball Cookie Cake
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease your springform pan or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Step 2: Add the Base Layer
Press the chocolate chip cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the pan to create your base.


Step 3: Top with Basketball Cookies
Gently press the basketball place-and-bake cookies into the top of the chocolate chip dough. They’ll bake into the surface and look like little basketballs scattered across the court!

Step 4: Bake
Bake at 350°F for about 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.


Step 5: Cool & Decorate
Let the cookie cake cool completely before decorating. Add icing, sprinkles, or your favorite team colors if you want to take it to the next level!


Tip-Off Time!
This Basketball Cookie Cake is the ultimate game day dessert, and it couldn’t be easier to make. It’s fun for kids, festive for parties, and totally customizable.
Swap in your favorite cookie flavors, add names or numbers with icing, or serve it with a scoop of ice cream to really win MVP status.

Ready to bake your slam dunk treat?
Grab your basketball cookies, chocolate chip dough, and springform pan, and get started on the easiest, tastiest game day dessert yet!

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