No metal cookie cake pan? No problem! Make my popular Homemade Cookie Cake in this easy DIY cookie cake pan using aluminum foil!
PS. I now sell everything you need to make cookie cakes in one easy cookie cake kit - go snag yourself one!
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How to Make a DIY Cookie Cake Pan
- Fold Long Strip: Take about 2.5 feet of aluminum foil and fold it a few times to create a long skinny strip. Wrap that strip around the top of a large mixing bowl (that is about 11" in diameter) to use as your guide.
- Secure Ends: Remove it from the bowl then take a smaller strip to secure the two ends closed, completing the circle. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place on Parchment: Place the foil ring on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet then press cookie cake dough into the middle, trying not to let any slip below the bottom ridge of the foil (the dough should all be contained within).
- Bake for 16-18 minutes or until brown: Because you don't have as much heat from a real metal pan, these typically take an extra 4-6 minutes to bake through (as opposed to baking in a metal pan which takes 12-14 minutes). Immediately after baking, carefully remove foil ring then use a butter knife to push in any rough edges.
Note: You're not going have as clean of edges as you would with a real pan, but the foil ring definitely helps create a wall rather than having the cookie spread onto the pan. This method works with any solid cookie dough (don't do this for runny batters!).
Treat yourself to a cookie cake pan!
While this DIY pan works great, if you want super crisp edges, snag yourself a 11" cookie cake pan - they're worth having! It's perfect for any celebrations and you can make cookie cakes like a pro using my Giant Birthday Cookie Cake stencils!
The pan you linked to on Amazon is no longer available, FYI. You may want to link to a few other options.
This has be relinked to the new kit I have in my shop!
Hi! Just wanted to comment that this recipe is sooo good! I made it for my younger sister’s birthday, and it turned out perfect! We will definitely be making this again!
Can I use a cheesecake pan? 9 or 10 inch??
Yes, you can use a 10 or 11" cheesecake pan! Since it will be a bit thicker, you'll just need to bake it a few extra minutes; probably closer to 16-18 minutes.
I see your recipe calls for a 10.5 inch pan, but the set you sell has an 11 inch pan. The recipe says if you make it bigger than what recipe calls for, it can get too crispy. If I can't get a 10.5 inch pan, which is better to use- a 10" or 11"? I was originally thinking a 10" pan and just not using all of the batter, but then I saw you recommend buying your 11" pans. Not sure which to do.
Also, love the idea of using a 10 or 11" cheesecake/spring form pan. If using one, is there anything I should be aware of or will it work just like using a regular cookie cake pan?
Hi Stacey! I recommend the 11' pan. The Wilton one they discontinued was labeled that weird in between size but the baked cookie was 11". So I'd recommend doing that and a springform will work well, too!