There's a birthday celebration every other month in my family. Frankly, it gets a little stale at times. Every year I try and come up with the perfect gift idea and planned activity. One year it was a special Groupon trip for each and then another time it was some sort of family activity. Then of course all the parties here and there. What is wonderful about this time in my life is that I can focus on giving what is really wanted. It isn't about the quantity of the gift or how much it cost, as it is the quality. It isn't about showing off, but about making the day special or at least meeting all the special requests of the birthday boy or girl. I am happy in this place... where it truly is the thought that counts.
I was asked to make a birthday cookie cake, and in the beginning I thought about making it in a 9x13 pan or a large skillet. I thought about mimicking what we all see at our local grocery store. You know what? I can do better than that. I simply followed the chocolate chip cookie recipe on the bag of Ghirardelli dark chocolate chip bag. It makes four dozen cookies. I split the batter into two 8" round pans. I filled the tops of each with chocolate and butterscotch chips. Baked it at 375 degrees for 20 minutes and let completely cool in the pans before removing. The rest is up to you.
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