Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

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Written By Sophia Vincent

There’s something nostalgic and cozy about baking in a cast iron skillet. It feels rustic, homey, and instantly comforting. One night, after a long week, I wanted something indulgent and shareable without the fuss of individual cookies. So I pulled out my favorite black cast iron pan, mixed up a simple cookie dough, and let it bake into golden perfection. The moment I added that scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and saw it melt into the warm, gooey cookie, I knew this one was going into the forever-dessert file.

Now it’s my go-to when I want to impress guests, celebrate something special, or just treat myself on a quiet weekend night. It’s everything you love about chocolate chip cookies — soft center, crispy edges — but bigger, warmer, and way more dramatic when served straight from the skillet.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • Warm, gooey, and crispy all in one – Soft center, golden edges

  • Bakes in one pan – No scooping or chilling required

  • Perfect for sharing – A show-stopping dessert for 2 to 6 people

  • Customizable – Easy to switch up with mix-ins or toppings

  • Served warm with ice cream – The ultimate hot-and-cold combo

Ingredients List:

  • unsalted butter

  • brown sugar (light or dark)

  • granulated sugar

  • eggs

  • vanilla extract

  • all-purpose flour

  • baking soda

  • salt

  • semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

  • flaky sea salt

  • Vanilla ice cream

Steps To Making This Recipe:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.

Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.

Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.

Fold in the chocolate chips.

Spread the dough evenly into an 8-inch cast iron skillet (grease it lightly if not well-seasoned).

Bake for 20–24 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just set. Don’t overbake — it will continue to cook in the hot pan.

Remove from oven, cool for 5 minutes, and top with vanilla ice cream. Serve warm, directly from the skillet.

Tips to Make This Recipe Your Own:

  • Add-ins: Try chopped nuts, white chocolate chips, or toffee bits.

  • Flavor twist: Add a dash of cinnamon, espresso powder, or a swirl of peanut butter.

  • Mini skillets: Divide dough between smaller cast iron pans for individual servings.

  • Make it salted: Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before or after baking.

  • Double it: Use a 10–12" skillet and double the recipe for a crowd. Adjust bake time accordingly.

Storage Tips:

  • Leftovers: Store any leftover cookie (if there is any!) in the skillet covered tightly with foil or in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

  • Reheat: Warm slices in the microwave for 15–20 seconds or pop the skillet in a 300°F oven for 5–10 minutes.

  • Freeze it: Wrap slices tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen or thaw before warming.

Substitution Tips:

  • Butter: Use dairy-free butter alternatives if needed.

  • Flour: Substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.

  • Sugar: You can use coconut sugar or maple sugar in place of brown sugar for a more natural option.

  • Egg-free: Try a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water) or egg replacer if avoiding eggs.

  • Vegan: Use vegan butter, a flax egg, and dairy-free chocolate chips.

Final Thoughts:

There’s just something undeniably satisfying about scooping into a warm skillet cookie with a big spoon and watching that scoop of vanilla ice cream melt into the cracks. It’s part cookie, part brownie, part shared experience — and completely worth it every single time.

Whether you’re planning a cozy date night, a family movie night, or a low-effort crowd-pleaser, this chocolate chip skillet cookie is always the right answer. You can dress it up or keep it classic, but it’s guaranteed to disappear fast.

So pull out that cast iron pan, gather your favorite toppings, and get ready for a dessert that feels like a hug in every bite.

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Yield: 8 servings
Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Prep time: 10 MinBake Time: 24 MinTotal time: 34 Min

A golden, gooey chocolate chip cookie baked in a cast iron skillet and served warm with melty vanilla ice cream — dessert doesn’t get better than this.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • Optional: a pinch of flaky sea salt for topping
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

Notes

Butter: Use dairy-free butter alternatives if needed.

Flour: Substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.

Sugar: You can use coconut sugar or maple sugar in place of brown sugar for a more natural option.

Egg-free: Try a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water) or egg replacer if avoiding eggs.

Vegan: Use vegan butter, a flax egg, and dairy-free chocolate chips.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

368

Carbs

46 g

Cholesterol

58 mg

Fat

19 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

45 g

Protein

5 g

Sat. Fat

13 g

Sodium

185 mg

Sugar

27 g

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.


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