TOLL HOUSE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1-2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large mixer bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt in small bowl.
3. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
4. Add eggs, one at a time mix well after each addition.
5. Gradually add in flour mixture.
6. Stir in chocolate chips.
7. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto parchment lined baking sheets.
8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CAKE

Creamy Buttercream Frosting:

INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter
1 cup shortening
5 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 drops white food coloring
? cup heavy cream

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Beat butter and shortening, add sugar, vanilla, coloring and cream and mix until smooth and creamy.
2. Place in piping bag with a round tip. I used a 2A tip, it allowed just the right amount of frosting to come out without it piling up too high.
3. Place cake in fridge overnight so the cookies soften with the frosting to make it easier to cut.

NOTES
I made this cake a day ahead 6 dozen chocolate chip cookies baked crisp, so they hold up to the frosting. They will soften up when refrigerated. ¾ cup chocolate chips for top I used Nestlé Toll House Cookie Recipe for the cookies