Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie Recipe
This chocolate chip skillet cookie is the kind of dessert that disappears fast once it hits the table.
The edges turn golden and crisp while the center stays soft, rich, and packed with melted chocolate.
Served warm with vanilla ice cream on top, it feels like something you’d order at a restaurant but can easily make at home.
If you enjoy cozy cast-iron skillet desserts that are simple and delicious, this one is perfect for weekends, movie nights, or sharing with friends and family after dinner.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (50 g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda (2 g)
- 1/4 tsp salt (1.5 g)
- 3/4 cup (130 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (40 g) dark chocolate chunks (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Prep and Cook Time
Servings: 6-8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
How To Make Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch (20 cm) cast-iron skillet with butter or nonstick spray.
Cream Butter and Sugars:
In a medium bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add Egg and Vanilla:
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Add Chocolate Chips:
Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and dark chocolate chunks (if using).
Press into Cast Iron Skillet:
Transfer the cookie dough to the prepared skillet and spread it evenly with a spatula, smoothing the top.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is just set. For a gooier cookie, bake for less time; for a firmer cookie, bake slightly longer.
Cool Slightly:
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the cookie cool for about 5 minutes. The skillet will continue to cook the cookie slightly as it cools.
Serve:
Serve warm, directly from the skillet, with scoops of vanilla ice cream on top if desired.
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Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven and grease a cast-iron skillet.
- Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chocolate chunks.
- Spread the dough evenly into the skillet.
- Bake until golden around the edges with a soft center.
- Cool slightly and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
