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A slice of warm chocolate chip skillet cookie topped with melting vanilla ice cream on a white plate.

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Chef Jenn
This chocolate chip skillet cookie is a warm, gooey dessert baked in a single cast iron pan. With crispy edges and a soft, melty center, it’s the ultimate comfort food—perfect for sharing or serving with a scoop of ice cream. Quick to make and totally crowd-pleasing!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 376 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chunks
  • vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions
 

  • Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch cast iron skillet with butter or nonstick spray.
  • Beat the softened butter with both sugars in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy—about 2 to 3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.
  • Add the egg and vanilla, then mix again until smooth and fully combined.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Slowly add this to the butter mixture and stir just until combined.
  • Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips and, if using, the dark chocolate chunks.
  • Press the dough evenly into the greased skillet, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The edges should be golden, and the center just set. For a softer, gooier texture, pull it out closer to 20 minutes.
  • Let it rest in the skillet for about 5 minutes before digging in.
  • Serve warm—straight from the skillet or cut into slices—with vanilla ice cream on top, if desired.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Prefer it extra gooey? Take it out at the 20-minute mark and let it continue cooking in the hot skillet.
  • Swap the dark chocolate for milk or white chips to change things up.
  • Sprinkle a bit of flaky sea salt on top before baking to enhance the flavor.
  • Best served fresh, but leftovers reheat nicely in the oven or microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 159mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 399IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword cast iron cookie, Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie, easy family dessert, skillet dessert
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