Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Name: Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup 115 g unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup 100 g light brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup 50 g granulated sugar; 1 large egg (50 g); 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml); 1 cup 125 g all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking soda (2 g); 1/4 tsp salt (1.5 g); 3/4 cup 130 g semisweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup 40 g dark chocolate chunks (optional); Vanilla ice cream (for serving (optional))

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Tina Bevk

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This chocolate chip skillet cookie is soft, gooey, and packed with melty chocolate. Baked in a cast iron skillet, it gets crispy edges while staying chewy in the center. Perfect for sharing, especially with a scoop of ice cream on top!

A skillet pan with a freshly baked cookie, alongside a plated slice, topped with vanilla ice cream.

It’s also great as a make-ahead option: mix up all the ingredients, throw it in the fridge, and bake when you need it! If you have some sourdough discard to use up, make sure to check out my Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet Recipe – it might fit your needs better.

Ingredients

Butter – Softened, so it mixes easily and gives the cookie a rich flavor.
Brown Sugar & Granulated Sugar – Brown sugar keeps it soft and chewy, while granulated sugar adds sweetness.
Egg – Helps bind everything together.
Vanilla Extract – Adds a warm, sweet flavor.
All-Purpose Flour – The base of the cookie dough.
Baking Soda – Helps the cookie rise slightly.
Salt – Balances the sweetness.
Semisweet Chocolate Chips – The star of the cookie!
Dark Chocolate Chunks (Optional) – Adds extra chocolatey richness.
Vanilla Ice Cream (Optional) – Tastes amazing with the warm cookie

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

A mixing bowl with softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.

Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) cast-iron skillet with butter or nonstick spray. In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Two separate bowls, one with dry ingredients and the other with wet ingredients, prepared for mixing.

Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully mixed. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add this to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Don’t overmix.

Chocolate chips and chunks being folded into the wet cookie dough mixture.

Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and dark chocolate chunks (if using).

A mixing bowl filled with cookie dough, with a cast-iron skillet placed beside it.

Transfer the dough to the skillet and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Cookie dough being transferred from the mixing bowl to a cast-iron skillet.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set. If you like it gooey, bake for less time. If you prefer a firmer cookie, bake a little longer.

A freshly baked chocolate chip cookie in a cast-iron skillet, topped with a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream.

Let the cookie sit for about 5 minutes. The skillet will keep cooking it a little as it cools.

Close-up of a warm, freshly baked chocolate chip cookie in a cast-iron skillet, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting into the golden.

Enjoy warm, straight from the skillet. Add vanilla ice cream on top if you like!

Hint: Use softened butter, It blends better, creating a smoother dough

Substitutions & Variations

No Cast Iron Skillet? Use a round cake pan or an oven-safe dish instead.
Chocolate Options: Try white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or a mix of chocolates.
Add Nuts: Chopped walnuts or pecans add a nice crunch.
Make it Extra Gooey: Underbake slightly for a soft, melty center.

💭Crucial Success Tips

Don’t overmix the dough! Overmixing can make the cookie tough instead of soft.

FAQ

Can I make this dough ahead of time?

Yes! Store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.

How do I reheat the cookie?

Warm it in the oven at 300°F for 5-10 minutes, or microwave a slice for 15-20 seconds.

Can I make this without eggs?

Yes! Replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water) or ¼ cup applesauce.