Description
A warm, gooey, golden-brown skillet cookie loaded with melting chocolate chips and crispy edges — the perfect mix of a soft-baked cookie center and a bakery-style crunch. It’s comfort food at its best, ideal for sharing, celebrations, or a fun weekend treat.
Ingredients
For the Skillet Cookie
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1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
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½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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¾ tsp salt
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1 ½ cups chocolate chips (or chunks)
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Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
For Serving (Optional)
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Vanilla ice cream
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Warm chocolate sauce
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Caramel drizzle
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Flaky sea salt
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Use a 10-inch oven-safe skillet (cast iron works best). Lightly butter it or leave as-is if well-seasoned.
2. Make the Cookie Base
In a large bowl:
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- Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
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- Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until creamy and fully combined.
3. Add Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl:
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- Stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined — do not overmix.
Fold in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
4. Press Into Skillet
Transfer cookie dough to the skillet and spread evenly.
Press a few extra chocolate chips on top for a bakery-style look.
5. Bake
Bake 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center still looks slightly soft.
(For a firmer cookie, bake an extra 3–5 minutes.)
Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing — or serve warm with spoons.
Notes
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Melted butter gives the cookie its gooey center.
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Slight underbaking is key for a soft, molten texture.
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Cast iron creates crisp edges that contrast the soft interior.