Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

One of my favorite birthday treats is a cookie cake from Mrs. Fields, but these can get a little pricey, so I usually make them now.  This has been a favorite at many Ludlow birthday parties.  It can be decorated with frosting or covered in hot fudge next to some ice cream.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

1 1/4 cup all purpose flour

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

6 T. granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp. vanilla

1-2 cups chocolate chips (I always use semi-sweet)

Sift flour, soda and salt…set aside.

Using electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugars for 1 minute.  Add egg and vanilla and mix for 1 minute.  On low speed add flour.  Mixing until just incorporated.  Add chocolate chips, mixing in by hand.

Use fingers to spread dough evenly over the bottom of prepared pan (10 inch spring form, buttered and lined with parchment). Bake at 350° until top turns golden, but center is still soft. Cool on rack.