Current Go-to Recipe for Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

A lot of people out there loves them some oatmeal raisin cookies. I composed a list of recipes to try to find THE oatmeal raisin cookies. When I got to number 4, Mr. L and I stopped exploring. I have made these over and over again, for road trips, plane rides or just snacking. It is really excellent but it's not quite "perfect". One day, I will try the rest of my list to see how others turn but for now this is my current fav!

Giant Birthday Cookie - Perfect Cake Alternative

A giant cookie is the birthday celebration solution to someone who does not enjoy desserts (cakes included) but LOVES cookies! And what better recipe to use than the one from the back of Nestle Toll House chocolate chip packets? NONE! It's easy, straight forward and delicious as agreed by everyone who has had a bite. It is also quite fun to look at the person's face when he receives a giant M&M adorned cookie at his birthday party. It's a gift that no one would see coming~!

How to get this 11 x 15 x 1 inch monstrosity to the party? NO PROBLEM! Simply transfer the cooled cookie to a disposable aluminum baking tray and cover with aluminum foil. Gift wrap the whole thing so it doesn't move around too much. Slip it in a giant gift bag and no one would be the wiser that it's a cookie. Lay it right side up in the car and it should make it to the party in one piece.