Gooey Chocolate Chip Skillet (Printable)

Warm, golden chocolate chip skillet with a soft, gooey center perfect for any occasion.

# What you need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
03 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
05 - ½ cup granulated sugar
06 - ½ cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

09 - 1 ¼ cups semisweet chocolate chips
10 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 10-inch oven-safe skillet with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the wet mixture, whisking until fully combined.
05 - Fold the dry ingredients into the wet using a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Stir in chocolate chips, reserving a handful for topping.
07 - Spread the dough evenly in the prepared skillet and sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
08 - Bake for 20 to 24 minutes until edges are golden and center remains soft and gooey.
09 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, and let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
  • Perfectly gooey texture every time
02 -
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookie tender
  • Use an oven-safe skillet for best results
03 -
  • Reserve some chocolate chips for topping so they melt perfectly on baking
  • Let cookie cool slightly before serving to avoid burning and to achieve gooey texture
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