The context of the following conversation is Jesse was hungry for cookies, so they decided to bake the cookies.:
Jesse says I wanted to bake the best cookies and I wanted to make them my way.
The friend responds I totally understand that.
Jesse responds So I even added some chocolate chips in there to make everything taste even better.
The friend responds That is so awesome.  You definitely did your best to have delicious cookies.
Jesse responds Thanks.  I really do my best to try.
The friend responds I can tell.