How to Make a Cookie Cake

My husband really likes cookies. That's an understatement. For our anniversary I considered buying him a cookie cake. At first the $8 price gave me pause, but then I decided it was worth it. As I picked up the package I glanced at the ingredients... Oops! There was so much artificial and unpronounceable. I put it back and decided to try myself. I spread my chocolate chip cookie dough in a springform pan (should be lined with parchment paper) and baked it about 25-30 minutes. (Check often-- the thickness will determine the length of time it takes). Then I decorated the cake and my husband sampled it before I thought to take a pic!