Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Base

01 - 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
02 - 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided

→ Chocolate Frosting

10 - 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
11 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
12 - 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon milk
13 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 1 cup powdered sugar

→ Decoration

15 - 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles

# Instructions:

01 - Let butter soften at room temperature. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch round cake pan and line with parchment.
02 - Beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix in flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
03 - Press dough into pan, top with remaining chips. Bake 20-25 minutes until lightly browned. Cool completely.
04 - Beat butter, cocoa, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
05 - Pipe frosting around edge of cooled cookie cake and top with rainbow sprinkles.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made one day ahead
02 - Store at room temperature
03 - Best served day of baking