Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
2. 2
   Mix in egg and vanilla extract.
3. 3
   With the mixer on low speed, add flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt.
4. 4
   Stir in chocolate chips.
5. 5
   Dough will be thick.
6. 6
   Chill for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
7. 7
   When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
8. 8
   Place parchment paper into the bottom of your cake pan to help the cookie not stick.
9. 9
   Spread the dough out into the cake pan.
10. 10
    Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
11. 11
    Remove from oven and let cool for a couple minutes on the cookie sheet, then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.
12. 12
    Icing:.
13. 13
    Beat the shortening and butter until smooth.
14. 14
    Slowly add 3 cups of powdered sugar.
15. 15
    Mix until combined.
16. 16
    Mix in the vanilla extract and 1 tbsp water.
17. 17
    Add the rest of the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
18. 18
    Add more water to get the right consistency.