Save A warm, indulgent dessert featuring a golden, gooey chocolate chip cookie baked in a skillet—perfect for sharing straight from the pan.
I first baked this skillet cookie for a family gathering and everyone loved sharing it fresh and warm right from the pan.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients: 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients: ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled, ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, ½ cup (110 g) packed light brown sugar, 1 large egg, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Add-ins: 1 ¼ cups (210 g) semisweet chocolate chips, Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 10-inch (25 cm) oven-safe skillet with butter or nonstick spray.
- Step 2:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour baking soda and salt.
- Step 3:
- In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
- Step 4:
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and whisk until well combined.
- Step 5:
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined do not overmix.
- Step 6:
- Stir in the chocolate chips reserving a handful for topping.
- Step 7:
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared skillet. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 20–24 minutes or until the edges are golden but the center is still soft and gooey.
- Step 9:
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm ideally with ice cream.
Save This recipe quickly became a family favorite bringing us together over warm dessert nights.
Notes
For a softer gooier center bake closer to 20 minutes; for a firmer cookie bake up to 24 minutes. Swap semisweet chocolate chips for dark milk or white chocolate as desired. Add ½ cup chopped toasted nuts for extra crunch. Best enjoyed warm from the skillet with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) egg milk (butter chocolate chips may contain traces). May contain soy (in chocolate chips). Always check chocolate chips and vanilla extract labels for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 350 Total Fat 16 g Carbohydrates 47 g Protein 4 g per serving
Save This skillet cookie is a simple indulgence that never fails to impress whether for family or friends.
Recipe FAQs
- → What makes the cookie gooey inside?
A slightly shorter baking time ensures the edges are baked while keeping the center soft and gooey.
- → Can I use different types of chocolate chips?
Yes, you can swap semisweet chips for dark, milk, or white chocolate to vary the flavor.
- → Why use a skillet for baking?
The skillet creates even heat distribution and helps achieve crispy edges with a tender center.
- → What is the purpose of flaky sea salt on top?
Sprinkling flaky sea salt enhances the sweetness and adds a pleasant contrast in flavor.
- → Can nuts be added to this dish?
Yes, adding chopped toasted nuts gives extra crunch and complements the chocolate chips.