Who forgets their own blog anniversary? This girl! Ok well I didn’t completely forget it. I did remember it a few weeks ago when I made this cookie cake. I wanted to make sure that I had this made and photographed and ready to go on the blog for my blog’s 6th “Blogiversary”. Oh and then POOF, Sunday came and went and the recipe sat in my archives and didn’t even see the light of day.
But hey I did post an awesome pasta recipe for you on Sunday but as far as the birthday/blog anniversary celebrations… yeah… I spaced out on it.
Well at least I posted it for you today haha. Yep, so Sunday (Jan 25th) was my blog’s 6th anniversary. I’ve been working on this little piece of the internet for 6 whole years. While I never imagined that I’d be a blogger, it’s one of the best things that ever happened to me.
I remember sitting on my couch in NC and writing my very first little post. haha. Who knew that it would turn into this!
I couldn’t ask for a better career. I’ve made amazing friends through this blog, I’ve had amazing opportunities and jumped more hurdles than I can count. I’m so glad that I started this and I’m so glad you’ve been here to enjoy the ride with me.
So Thank you. Thank you for reading, Thank you for the comments, Thank you for the e-mails and the Social Media Shares. If you were here right now I’d totally make you your very own Brown Butter Cookie Cake!
Why a Brown Butter Cookie Cake? Um.. Cause it’s a cookie cake and it’s made with brown butter.
Need I say more?
I don’t know about you but I’d take a cookie cake over a regular cake any day. I’m pretty sure that when I was growing up that I went through a spell of like 4 years where I only wanted cookie cakes at my birthday parties haha.
They all came from The Great American Cookie Company and ALWAYS had a frog on them with green M&Ms… yeah don’t ask.
But why a Cookie Skillet? Because it’s easy. That’s why.
Back when Veterans’ day came around, we were getting ready to take BigBear out to dinner (Corpsman UP!) and about 2 hours before dinner I realized “OH #&^#$ I’m a crappy wife, I didn’t even make hubby a cake or special dessert or anything.” I started texting my brother and after a few texts back and forth, I told him I’d figure something out.
So I jumped online and found a cookie cake recipe from OhNuts.com, pulled everything out onto the counter and crossed my fingers.
It turned out great! Whoo, The day was saved.
And then my brother’s birthday came along.
I planned this one out so I’d have more time to toy with the recipes and switch out a few things for his cookie cake.
I changed out the regular butter for brown butter (omgeee it’s so good), I added more brown sugar, more vanilla and more chocolate chips. I also didn’t bake it for as long as I had before.
Again, we had a winner. It was the talk of the evening. I do believe I heard some comments along the lines of “this is better than the mall cookie cakes” YES! I win! haha
When I was thinking of what to make for my blog’s birthday, I knew that I needed to share this Brown Butter Cookie Cake with y’all.
I just couldn’t keep this all to myself.
Oh and as far as the decorating… haha don’t judge! I never claim to be a good decorator.
So, what do ya say? Have a slice of cookie cake and help me celebrate my blog’s anniversary? It’ll mean the world to me! <3
oo and ps. Check below the recipe. There may be something down below to help you celebrate with me!
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Brown Butter Cookie Cake – Cookie Skillet – Happy 6th Blogiversary
By: Angie Barrett – BigBearsWife.com
Slightly Adapted from Oh Nuts’Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Baked in a Skillet
1/27/15
Makes about 12 servings (Click to Print)
Ingredients
1 ½ stick of butter (12 tablespoons), room temperature
½ cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chocolate chips
You’ll also need:
Icing for decorating – I used white icing and pink glitter icing to decorate
Extra butter for greasing the skillet
11 inch Cast Iron Skillet (This is the size I used)
Directions
For the Brown Butter:
Place butter in a small sauce pan over medium -high heat. Melt butter. As the butter melts it will stat to fizz. When I make brown butter it always turns green before turning brown. Watch the butter cook closely and once the fizzing dies down the butter should be a amber brown color. Pour butter into a heat proof bowl and place into the fridge to solidify. Once the butter is solid but still soft, it’s ready to use.
For the Cookie
Preheat oven to 350.
In the bowl of a mixer, cream together the brown butter, white sugar and brown sugar. Once mixed together, mix in the egg and vanilla.
In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking soda and salt.
Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar.
Mix well. Once everything is mixed well add the chocolate chips and mix well.
Butter the sides and bottom of the cast iron skillet.
Spread cookie dough evenly into the skillet.
Bake in a preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool.
Flip Cookie Cake out and decorate.
Cut into slices to serve.
Thanks for Celebrating with me! What’s a Birthday or Anniversary without gifts? 🙂
So here is one for you. I’m giving away a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a 11 inch Cast Iron Skillet (just like the one used for this recipe) ONE lucky winner will win both prizes!
Just enter for a chance to win below!
Giveaway ends Feb 11th at 11:59pmEST
That looks AMAZING!! I’d scarf that thing down all by myself! Yum!
Happy 6th blogiversary!!! 🙂 I would make a cookie cake for my husband for Valentine’s Day and I’d put his favorite candy in/on it…M&M’S Peanut Butter!
I would make the cake for my youngest he would absolutely love this cake! Thank you so much for the recipe!
Happy 6th Blogiversary
Okay, this looks just way too delicious! I may have to make one… for someone, anyone, or just keep it for me! Congrats on your 6th Anniversary! Well done!!
Weird, my comment disappeared! Anyway…. Happy 6th Anniversary! Congratulations!!!
This looks so yummy! I can’t wait to try it this weekend!
Oh this looks so amazing! I’d make one for my daughter and put chocolate chips all over that thing!
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I would like to make one big cookie cake for my grandchildren with chocolate chips and m & m’s.
What would I put on my cookie cake? The question should be one scoop or two. This calls for ice cream
I love your blog. Thanks for all the inspiring recipes.
I would make this cookie cake for my brother’s upcoming birthday! Looks delicious!
Happy Birthday!!!
Superbowl Sunday! I’m in charge of desserts!
My husband loves anything cooked in cast iron…..especially desserts. Saving this recipe for husband birthday.
HAPPY (belated) BLOGAVERSARY!!!! This is hands down the best cookie cake EVAH!
I would make this for my husband’s birthday. It would have chocolate chips, Reese’s peanut butter chips and red cream cheese icing words saying “Happy Birthday, my beloved!”
my family always loves cookie cakes……..I’m making this next time instead of buying one!
Happy Blogaversary, Angie! You have a lot to celebrate because you just keep putting out one fantastic recipes after another. This would be a huge hit at my 10-year old’s next birthday party!
Congratulations on 6 years! And, I would make this for my husband, and I might even share. Although, my birthday is next, so maybe I’d just make it for myself and not share. 😉
Happy Blogaversary Angie!! I would make a red velvet cookie cake for my hubby!
I have been looking for a good recipe for a cookie cake! Love it!
The mall cookie cakes are my weakness! If yours is better then I may be in trouble! Thanks for adding 100 pounds and diabetes to me in advance 😉
Happy blogiversary! I love the way you celebrate. The cookie cake is spectacular!
Happy Blogaversary! This cookie recipe is definitely the best way to celebrate!
Woo Hoo, Happy 6! I celebrate 6 in 2 weeks…we’re basically the same age. 😉 Now, pass me a big ol’ slice of that beautiful cookie cake!
I would make this for my daughter. She always wants a cookie cake for any reason!
I would make this for my family for just about any celebration, birthdays, graduations, sad days that need cookies….
6 years?! Wow. That’s awesome. Congratulations! I only ever remembered my first, and only because I never thought I’d make it that long. And that cookie cake looks sooo good. Oh my gosh. I miss American malls and their cookie cakes and cinnamon buns and frozen yogurt.
Congratulations! Keep the great stuff like this recipe coming. 🙂
Happy Blog Anniversary!!! Love those pics of your happy man and brother! The cookie skillet rocks!
Oh that is soooo cute!! Happy Blogiversary! Cheers to many, many more!
I so want a slice of that cookie. Happy anniversary, lovely lady!
WOOULD DEF. LOVE THIS PRIZE YOUR COOKIE CAKE IS AMAZING THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I WOULD MAKE IN THAT SKILLET NEVER MADE ONE NOW I DEF. WILL HAPPY LATE BLOGIVERSARY! LOVE YOUR BLOG
Holy wow. I haven’t had a cookie cake in forever, and I am ashamed to admit I don’t have any cast iron cookware, either. Obviously, I need to get a life, and fast!
I can hardly wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious! Now, do I want a glass of milk or a cup of coffee with it?
This recipe looks great and I can’t wait to try it!
I like a little bit of cookie cake with my frosting!
The cookie cake looks delicious. I would possibly put a scoop of ice cream on top too.
I would love to make a cookie cake for my daughter and I bet she would love to eat one too!! lol
I would love to make this one! I think I would go with lots of vanilla type ice cream!!!!
I’d love a cookie cake for my next birthday in June. (Eigna Yeliab)
I would make a cookie cake for my wife’s upcoming 40th birthday…I’ll still be 39! I’m thinking “Happy Birthday Grandma”, but I’d probably be in trouble.
I love brown butter cookies, its totally worth the extra step!