Nothing quite beats the comforting indulgence of a warm, gooey Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie. It’s like your favorite chocolate chip cookie, but better, it’s baked in a skillet, giving it crispy edges, a soft center, and a melting pool of chocolate chips in every bite. Perfect for sharing (or not), this dessert is a simple yet show-stopping way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
The beauty of a skillet cookie lies in its versatility. With just a handful of ingredients like butter, sugar, flour, and plenty of chocolate chips, it comes together quickly and effortlessly. The skillet ensures that the cookie cooks evenly, giving you that golden-brown, slightly crunchy edge while keeping the middle soft and chewy, just the way a cookie should be.
One of the best things about this cookie is how customizable it is. Add a pinch of sea salt on top for a sweet and salty contrast, or fold in some chopped nuts for extra crunch. You can even serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, letting it melt into the cookie for a decadent treat.
Baking it in a skillet also means it’s easy to serve right from the pan, making it a perfect dessert for casual gatherings or a cozy night in. The aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip cookie fills the room, setting the stage for an indulgent, feel-good dessert experience.
Whether you’re feeding a crowd or treating yourself to something special, a Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie is sure to hit the spot. It’s simple, delicious, and guaranteed to make any occasion feel a little sweeter. So, grab your skillet and enjoy the ultimate chocolate chip cookie experience, warm, gooey, and completely irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 190g
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick or 115g) , melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (100g)
- 1 egg large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (175g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and stir until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Transfer the cookie dough to a cast iron skillet and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow the cookie to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy your delicious chocolate chip skillet cookie!
Nutrition
Why would you bake a cookie in a skillet? Seems weird to me.
I think it’s actually pretty cool! Skillet cookies have that chewy texture that regular cookies don’t. Give it a try! 😊
My kids had a blast helping me make this cookie. They loved the chocolate chips!
I always thought skillets were for frying, not baking! Kind of skeptical about this recipe, but I gave it a try. Not bad, but could use more sugar!
My grandma made cookies like these but without chips. I think this recipe’s missing something – maybe some oatmeal? 🤷♂️
Fabulous recipe! Made it for my kids and they loved it! We added nuts too, it was crunchy and amazing! Definitely doing this again. 🍪
Not bad! But I think adding nuts would make it even better. Maybe next time I’ll do that.
First time baking and it turned out surprisingly good! Thanks for the easy steps.
Is this skillet cookie just a big cookie? I don’t get it. Looks fun tho.
I messed it up. I put too much salt thinking it was sugar! Don’t make that mistake, LMAO.
Wow, that sounds like a disaster! But you know, too much salt can balance things out sometimes. Maybe it’s a new recipe? 😂
Haha, that’s a classic mix-up! At least you can laugh about it. I hope the next one turns out better!
I don’t get why everyone loves sweet things so much. This was too sweet for me. 😒
The chocolate chips were too much for me. Maybe cut them in half next time? 🤷♂️
Eh. Mine didn’t come out like the picture. How can a cookie not bake right? I’m confused.
I feel like using brown sugar only would taste better. Just my opinion!
So good!!! The chocolate melts in your mouth. My kids loved it, they want me to make it every week!
Too much sugar if u ask me. But still yummy! Maybe I will put less next time and do it again.
I was skeptical at first about using a skillet, but wow, this turned out amazing! Gonna make it again for sure.
I’m not a great cook but this recipe was easy to follow. Thanks!
I don’t understand how people think this is a real cookie. It was just a big mush in a pan, tastes ok tho I guess.
Followed the recipe step by step, and it turned out perfect! Easy peasy! ✨
Delicious! Just like a big chocolate chip cookie! 😋 But I think it’s too sweet for my taste – maybe I’ll cut the sugar next time.
This is just like the cookies my grandma made! Brings back memories. ❤️
I tried making this but it turned out too soft. Maybe I overmixed? 🤔
Yeah, overmixing can definitely make it softer! Try mixing just until combined next time. It’ll be better!
I followed the directions exactly, but it turned out too crumbly. What went wrong? I used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose.
Whole wheat flour can absorb more moisture than all-purpose, which might be why your cookie came out crumbly. Maybe try adding a bit more butter or an extra egg next time!
This was a total disaster! I mixed the flour with sugar, not paying attention. It was a soggy mess.
Yum! I made this for a family gathering and everyone loved it. Will definitely make again! 🍪❤️
It’s alright but honestly, i expected more. Maybe I shoulda used a different kind of flour? 🤔
I think using a different flour could totally change the texture! Did you try adding a bit of almond flour? 🤷♂️
I made this but it burned on the edges and was raw in the middle. What did I do wrong??
Really quick and easy. Perfect for a last-minute dessert!
Yummy!
Absolutely love this recipe! It’s super easy and so delicious. My family devoured it in minutes!