Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie Recipe
This Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie is a warm, gooey dessert baked in a single skillet, perfect for sharing. Featuring a tender, buttery dough studded with rich chocolate chips, it’s quick to prepare and deliciously comforting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ Tablespoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients and Preheat Oven: Collect all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the skillet cookie.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about one minute. Scrape down the bowl sides to incorporate all ingredients well. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth and homogenous.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a thick cookie dough forms. Take care not to overmix to keep the cookie tender.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold the chocolate chips into the dough by hand, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Prepare and Shape Dough in Skillet: Spread the cookie dough evenly into a 12-inch oven-safe skillet, smoothing it out. The dough will appear thin but will rise and puff up during baking.
- Bake the Cookie: Bake the skillet in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is still soft and gooey.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookie to cool slightly in the skillet before serving. Enjoy it warm, optionally with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to avoid a tough texture.
- Ensure your skillet is oven-safe; cast iron works best for even heat distribution.
- Check for doneness carefully—center should be gooey but set to avoid undercooked batter.
- This cookie can be served with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
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