Description
A warm, gooey chocolate chip skillet cookie baked directly in a cast iron pan, perfect for sharing. This easy-to-make treat features a buttery, chewy texture with melty chocolate chips and is ideal for serving straight from the skillet with optional vanilla ice cream on top.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 12 Tablespoons butter (1 1/2 sticks), melted and cooled until warm (170 g)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (200 g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10 ml)
- 2 cups + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour (255 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (2.5 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (3 g)
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (half semi-sweet and milk chocolate used) (255 g)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 325 degrees F (163 degrees C) to prepare for baking the skillet cookie.
- Melt Butter: Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for about 45 seconds until mostly melted. Let it cool to a warm temperature, around 110-120°F, so it blends easily with sugars.
- Mix Sugars and Butter: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the large egg, additional egg yolk, and vanilla extract into the sugar-butter mixture. Mix until just combined, ensuring a smooth batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt gently until just combined to create the cookie dough. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Prepare Skillet: Press the cookie dough evenly into a 10 or 12-inch cast iron skillet or any oven-safe skillet, smoothing the surface for even baking.
- Bake Cookie: Bake in the preheated oven for 28 to 35 minutes or until the top is just barely golden. Be careful not to overbake as the residual heat will continue to cook the cookie after removal.
- Cool: Allow the skillet cookie to cool in the skillet for 20 to 30 minutes. This helps the cookie set and makes slicing easier.
- Serve: Slice the cookie into pieces, serve warm, and optionally top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert.
Notes
- Be sure not to overbake the cookie to maintain a soft, gooey center.
- Allow the cookie to cool in the skillet before cutting to prevent crumbling.
- Use a cast iron skillet for best heat distribution and rustic presentation.
- Mixing half semi-sweet and half milk chocolate chips enhances flavor complexity.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra special dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
