Chip Cookie Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Foundation

01 - 8 tbsp (1 stick) room temp unsalted butter
02 - ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
03 - ⅓ cup white sugar
04 - 2 big eggs
05 - 1½ tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - 2 cups regular flour
07 - 1 tsp sea salt
08 - ¾ tsp baking soda
09 - 1 cup plus 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips, split up

→ Choco Topping

10 - 4 tbsp (½ stick) room temp unsalted butter
11 - 2 tbsp pure cocoa powder
12 - 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp fresh milk
13 - ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
14 - 1 cup confectioners sugar
15 - 2 tbsp colorful sprinkles

# Instructions:

01 - Warm up oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch round pan and put parchment on the bottom. Let your butter sit out till it's soft.
02 - Whip butter with both sugars till it's light. Drop in eggs one after another, then add vanilla. Fold in flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
03 - Spread the mixture in your pan and scatter remaining chips on top. Cook for 20-25 mins till edges turn golden. Let it cool all the way.
04 - Mix butter, cocoa, milk, and vanilla till blended well. Stir in powdered sugar and beat everything till it's fluffy.
05 - Squeeze frosting around the cookie cake edge. Scatter rainbow sprinkles on top.

# Notes:

01 - Everything works better when not cold from the fridge
02 - You can make this a day before serving