I have warm memories of my mother making giant chocolate chip cookies with me, but I never got to remake them as she made them. But this chocolate chip skillet cookie recipe takes the cake.
The best part of this warm cookies dessert is that you can bake it in a skillet instead of trying to find a huge baking tray. You also only need a single bowl to mix the ingredients.
This skillet cookie recipe is very easy to make and gives you gooey, warm, and chocolatey cookies you will keep taking more bites out of.
Even my kids and my entire family love this giant chocolate chip cookie. I mean, just the look leaves everyone salivating.
It’s a beginner-friendly recipe that produces a big cookie with crispy edges and a soft center. You can even add custom toppings like vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
So, without further ado, let’s get straight into the recipe!
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
- One-pan dessert with an easy recipe.
- Crispy edges with a gooey center.
- Toppings are customizable.
- Faster than having to bake multiple cookies at a time.
- Beginner-friendly and no chilling required.
- Great as a dessert and for parties.
What Is a Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie?
A chocolate chip skillet cookie is just that, a giant cookie made in a skillet. This cast iron skillet cookie is completely different than the regular cookies because it is made once as a big cookie instead of small individual ones.
Because this homemade skillet cookie is made in a skillet, it gives the cookie a unique texture, where the center is so soft and gooey that it’s almost custardy.
It originates from a famous pizza+cookie styled cookie known as Pizookie. And this pizookie recipe is very easy to make.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Butter: Gives the gooey chocolate chip cookie its flavor and structure.
- Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and chewiness to the cookies.
- Granulated Sugar: Not just for sweetness, but also to make the edges of the easy skillet dessert crispy.
- Eggs: They give the skillet cookie a soft and chewy texture.
- Vanilla Essence: Gives depth to the cookies.
- All-Purpose flour: This is important for the base structure of the bakery-style skillet cookie.
- Baking Soda: Helps the cookie lift and fluff up.
- Salt: It adds the perfect balance of flavor.
- Chocolate Chips: For an added chocolatey gooeyness.
Tips for a Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
- You should always use room temperature butter when making the cookie dough for the chocolate chip cookie in a skillet.
- Make sure not to overbake the chewy skillet cookie, or it will become dry.
- One of the best cast-iron baking tips is to use high-quality chocolate in the chocolate chip cookie dough.
- If you want a more gooey center, you can slightly underbake the cookie.
Skillet Cookie Variations
- Double Chocolate: You can add cocoa powder to get a double chocolate skillet cookie.
- Peanut Butter: Add peanut butter to make a peanut butter chocolate chip skillet cookie.
- Nutella: You can also add a hefty amount of Nutella for a Nutella-inspired cookie.
- Oatmeal Twist: Add oatmeal for a hearty chocolate chip cookie dessert meal.
- Gluten-Free: Skip the all-purpose flour and use almond flour instead for a gluten-free version.
Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups / 250 g All Purpose Flour (240 grams)
- 1 tsp / 4 g Baking Soda
- ½ tsp / 3 g Salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup / 170 g Unsalted Butter
- ¾ cup / 165 g Brown Sugar
- ½ cup / 100 g Granulated Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 2 tsp / 8 g Vanilla Essence
- 1 cup / 180 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
Equipments
- Skillet
Instructions
Prepare the Skillet and Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
- Take a 10-inch oven-proof cast-iron skillet and grease it with butter or non-stick spray.
Make the Cookie Dough
- In a mixing bowl, add all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt; mix to combine, then set aside.
- Add butter, sugar, and brown sugar into a bowl and mix everything with a whisk.
- Now add an egg, an egg yolk, and vanilla extract, then mix again until well combined.
Add Flour and Chocolate Chips
- Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and mix until just well combined.
- Now, add the chocolate chips and fold them into the dough.
Bake, Cool, & Serve!
- Now, take the skillet and press and spread the cookie dough into it.
- Put the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cookie turns golden brown and the centre moves slightly but doesn’t look wet. (It will firm up as it cools down)
- Cool the cookie for about 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
- Then, serve with any kind of topping you want, like vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, etc.
Recipe FAQs
Can I use a cake pan instead of a skillet?
Yes, you can use a cake pan instead of a skillet to make this skillet cookie, but the edges will not be as crisp.
Do I need a stand mixer?
No, you don’t actually need a stand mixer for this recipe, as a simple hand whisk will do.
What is the best chocolate for a skillet cookie?
The best chocolate is semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bars.
How do I know when it’s done?
The skillet cookie is done when the edges are golden brown and the center looks slightly soft but set. You can also gently jiggle the pan — the center should move slightly but not look wet. The cookie will continue to cook and firm up as it cools.
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