Description
The Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie is a warm, gooey, oversized cookie baked in a cast iron skillet with crisp edges, a soft center, and melty chocolate chips—perfect for sharing with a scoop of ice cream.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened or melted)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
- Optional: flake salt for topping, ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving a few for the top.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared skillet and press the remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is just set but still soft.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Top with ice cream, if desired.
Notes
Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra texture.Use a mix of chocolate chips for varied flavor.Sprinkle flake salt on top after baking for a sweet-salty finish.Make a s’mores version with mini marshmallows and graham crackers.Store leftovers tightly covered for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of skillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
