Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

ByMariam Harutyunyan
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Introduction

If you’re craving a warm, gooey dessert that’s perfect for sharing, this skillet chocolate chip cookie is just the ticket. Baked right in a cast iron pan, it offers a crispy edge with a soft, chocolate-studded center that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

A large round chocolate chip cookie skillet is shown, baked in a black cast iron pan with two handles, placed on a white marbled surface. The cookie is golden brown and thick with a rough, slightly cracked texture, speckled with large dark brown chunks of melted chocolate and some visible walnut pieces scattered throughout. One slice has been cut and slightly moved out from the whole cookie, revealing a gooey chocolate interior contrasting with the crisp outer edge. The pan's black matte finish contrasts with the warm tones of the cookie. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons (113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (110 grams) packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (192 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
  • 1 cup (140 grams) chopped semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1 cup (96 grams) whole walnut halves or walnut pieces

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, use a wooden spoon or an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then beat again to combine.
  2. Step 2: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt to the butter mixture. Mix lightly until just combined. Fold in the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and walnut halves or pieces.
  3. Step 3: Spread the cookie batter evenly into a 12-inch oven-safe skillet. The batter will be thin. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until the edges are golden brown and set but the center remains slightly gooey.
  4. Step 4: Remove from the oven and let the cookie stand for at least 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature.

Tips & Variations

  • Swap walnuts for pecans or skip the nuts for a classic chocolate chip cookie flavor.
  • Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
  • A scoop of vanilla ice cream on top makes this dessert extra special.

Storage

Store any leftovers wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm the cookie in the oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes to restore its gooey texture.

How to Serve

A large round baked cookie with a golden brown, slightly cracked surface fills a black cast iron skillet. The cookie has chunks of melted chocolate and bits of nuts embedded throughout its thick, chewy texture. On top, three scoops of creamy vanilla ice cream with visible vanilla bean flecks sit in the center, starting to melt slightly and drip onto the warm cookie beneath. Two silver spoons rest in the skillet near a missing slice, with ice cream melting on one spoon. The skillet is placed on a white marbled surface with a small wooden bowl of chocolate chunks blurred in the background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of chocolate?

Yes, you can substitute semi-sweet chocolate with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or chocolate chips according to your preference.

Do I have to use a cast iron skillet?

An oven-safe skillet is important for this recipe, but if you don’t have cast iron, a metal or ovenproof ceramic skillet will work as well.

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Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

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  • Author: Mariam
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
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Description

Enjoy a warm, gooey skillet chocolate chip cookie that’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Baked in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chunks and crunchy walnuts, this dessert is perfect for sharing or indulging in solo.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 8 tablespoons/113 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup/110 grams packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups/192 grams all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
  • 1 cup/140 grams chopped semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1 cup/96 grams whole walnut halves or walnut pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Cream Butter and Sugars: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, use a wooden spoon or electric mixer on medium speed to beat together the room temperature butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
  2. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, ensuring an even distribution throughout the batter.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt to the butter mixture. Mix carefully until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  4. Fold in Chocolate and Walnuts: Gently fold in the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and walnut halves or pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Prepare and Bake in Skillet: Spread the cookie dough evenly into a 12-inch oven-safe skillet, noting that the batter will be thin. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the cookie appears golden brown around the edges and set but still slightly gooey in the center.
  6. Cool and Serve: Let the skillet cookie stand for at least 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor. Store leftovers well-wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Ensure your butter is at room temperature so it creams smoothly with the sugars.
  • The cookie is best enjoyed the day it’s made to preserve its gooey center.
  • Use an oven-safe skillet, such as cast iron, to bake the cookie evenly.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts or substitute with more chocolate chips.
  • Make sure not to overbake to keep the center soft and gooey.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: skillet chocolate chip cookie, one pan cookie, easy chocolate chip dessert, walnut chocolate chip cookie, cast iron cookie

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