Description
This Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie recipe delivers crispy edges and a gooey, melty center loaded with rich chocolate chunks. It’s baked in a cast-iron skillet for the perfect golden texture. Ideal for family desserts or cozy nights in. Easy, one-pan, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, browned
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1 1/4 cups chocolate chunks or chips
Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
1. Brown the butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Remove and let cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, mix browned butter with both sugars until smooth. Add vanilla, egg, and egg yolk. Stir until glossy.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
4. Stir in most of the chocolate chunks, saving a few for topping.
5. Press the dough evenly into the skillet. Top with remaining chocolate chunks.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden at the edges and soft in the center.
7. Cool for 5–10 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream and optional flaky sea salt.
Notes
For crispier edges, let the skillet preheat in the oven for a couple of minutes before adding the dough.
Use chopped chocolate bars for richer melting pools instead of chips.
Don’t overbake—the cookie continues to cook after being removed from the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of skillet)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg