Description
Warm, gooey, and irresistibly easy to make, this Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie delivers a soft, chewy texture with melty chocolate chips baked right in a skillet. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for spontaneous dessert cravings or sharing at gatherings with a crispy edge and tender center.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-Ins
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet and preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan with butter or nonstick spray to ensure that the cookie releases easily once baked.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with both granulated and brown sugar until the mixture turns light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, which is essential for a tender, cakey texture.
- Add the egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated to add moisture and enrich the dough’s flavor foundation.
- Combine dry ingredients separately: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of rising agents and seasoning throughout the dough.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the butter and sugar mixture just until combined, careful not to overmix to avoid a tough cookie.
- Add chocolate chips and transfer dough: Stir in the chocolate chips evenly, then spoon the dough into the prepared skillet, pressing it gently to create an even layer.
- Bake until golden and gooey: Bake for about 18 to 22 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the center still looks slightly soft to the touch. Residual heat will continue cooking the cookie once removed from the oven.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
- Slightly underbaking the cookie ensures a gooey center for that fresh-baked feel.
- Use a cast iron skillet for even heat distribution and crispy edges.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid dense, tough cookies.
- For firmer, thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of skillet cookie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chocolate chip cookie, skillet cookie, easy dessert, quick dessert, gooey cookie, cast iron cookie