Description
This decadent Chocolate Chip-Tahini Skillet Cookie combines the nutty richness of tahini with gooey chocolate chips, baked to a golden perfection in a skillet. Crisp on the edges and soft in the center, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (134 grams) tahini
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 packed cup (165 grams) light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (67 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon flaky salt, plus more for topping
- 1 cup (135 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup (44 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
For Serving
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cookie.
- Melt butter: Place a 9-inch ovenproof skillet (cast-iron or stainless steel) over high heat. Add the butter and stir until it melts completely.
- Mix wet ingredients: Remove the skillet from heat and place it on a cool, heat-resistant surface. Immediately add tahini, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and flaky salt. Stir with a silicone spatula until well combined. Let the batter cool to lukewarm before adding the egg. Then stir vigorously to incorporate the egg fully.
- Add dry ingredients and chocolate chips: Add the flour to the skillet and sprinkle baking soda on top. Mix thoroughly until no dry flour remains. Stir in the majority of the chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping. Spread the cookie dough evenly to the edges of the skillet. Scatter the reserved chocolate chips on top and finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt.
- Bake and serve: Bake the cookie for 17 to 20 minutes until the top forms a golden crust. Let the cookie rest for 5 minutes after baking. Then scoop portions into bowls and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
Notes
- If you don’t have a 9-inch ovenproof skillet, a similar heat-resistant pan can be used as long as it fits in your oven.
- The cookie dough must cool to lukewarm before adding the egg to prevent cooking it prematurely.
- Adjust baking time slightly if your oven tends to run hot or cool for the perfect texture.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with vegan butter and serve with dairy-free ice cream.
- Flaky salt on top helps enhance the cookie’s sweetness and chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate chip cookie, tahini cookie, skillet cookie, easy dessert, chocolate chip skillet, tahini dessert
