Skillet chocolate chip cookie: an indulgent treat awaits!
A warm, gooey, chocolate-loaded skillet chocolate chip cookie that is irresistibly indulgent and perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- Extra chocolate chips for topping
- 2–3 scoops vanilla ice cream (for serving)
- Chocolate sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease a small cast-iron skillet (8-inch works best).
- In a bowl, whisk melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla. Mix until fully combined.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Press dough evenly into the prepared skillet. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake 18–22 minutes until edges are golden and center is slightly soft. Do not overbake.
- Let cool 5 minutes, then top with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add caramel sauce for extra decadence.
- Sprinkle with sea salt for sweet-salty contrast.
- Top with crushed nuts for crunch.
- Slightly underbake for a gooey center.
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Serve straight from skillet while warm.
- Swap vanilla for cookies & cream ice cream for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g