Make this skillet chocolate chip cookie for a delicious treat everyone will love!
This warm chocolate chip cookie is baked to perfection in a cast-iron skillet, with its edges crisped to golden perfection while the center remains irresistibly soft.
This indulgent, yet easy to make cookie is the best dessert to share with family and friends!
This Skillet Cookie Recipe was originally posted on Our Zesty Life
Easy Skillet Cookie!
- This skillet cookie recipe is so easy to make and serve warm straight out of the oven!
- The delicious aroma is sure to bring back comforting memories of childhood. 
- The simple recipe allows room for creative ideas and experimental addin’s!
- No need for fussy decorating or elaborate techniques, this recipe is perfect for even the most novice baker!
- A skillet cookie makes a great alternative to cake for birthdays, anniversaries or any celebration.
What’s In A Skillet Cookie?
Unsalted Butter – Different brands of salted butter vary in their salt content, so by using unsalted butter, you eliminate this variability. If you only have salted butter on hand, simply omit the salt in the recipe.
Sugars – Granulated white sugar and brown sugar are used in this recipe to help achieve that crispy outer crust, and keep the interior delicious and moist.
Flour – Different types of flour could be substituted in this recipe. If using whole wheat, use 3 Tablespoons less than asked for in the recipe. For a gluten free cookie, simply use gluten free flour in place of all purpose flour.
Add In’s – This is where the fun starts! This recipe asks for chocolate chips, but you can use any kind you like. Try milk, semi-sweet, white or dark chocolate. Even peanut butter or butterscotch chips would be delicious! Add some chopped pecans or walnuts if desired, or some dried fruit, for a creative skillet cookie that everyone will love.
How To Make A Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugars together. Mix in eggs and vanilla, followed by flour mixture. Fold in chocolate chips (or other mix in’s of choice)
- Drop dough into skillet, and bake until center is almost set. Sprinkle with optional sea salt.
- Cool briefly before serving. 
Skillet Cookie Tips!
Use quality ingredients! Real butter, high-quality chocolate, and fresh eggs will create a delicious cookie! 
Be sure to grease the skillet before adding the cookie dough to help create a delicious crust, and make it easier to remove.
Just like any cookie, it is important to not over-bake this skillet cookie. It will continue to cook in the warm skillet after it is removed from the oven.
Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top with a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce (or both!).
Ways To Serve A Skillet Cookie
- Serve this cookie right in the warm skillet with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! Just place it on the table and let everyone dig in!
- Chop this skillet cookie into bite-sized pieces and dip into warm hot fudge, peanut butter, caramel sauce or Cool Whip.
- Use cookie cutters to create shapes to suit any holiday. Cut into hearts for a thoughtful Valentine treat!
Skillet Cookie Storage Ideas
Be sure to cool the skillet cookie completely before storing. An airtight container will work well, or cover with plastic wrap. Store for 3-4 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
To freeze, wrap each slice well, wrap with plastic and place in a zippered freezer bag. Or wrap and place in an airtight container, such as an ice cream pail, and freeze for 2-3 months.
Thaw frozen skillet cookie in the fridge or at room temperature. Reheat in a toaster oven or air fryer for that ‘straight from the oven’ taste!
I hope you love making this skillet chocolate chip cookie! It is super simple, which is perfect for everyday, but also the rushed holiday season. Enjoy!
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temp, plus more for greasing skillet (2 sticks)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar, light or dark
- 3 large eggs, at room temp
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, or chunks
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet with butter.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set the bowl aside.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter with the sugar and light brown sugar.
- Add eggs, one at a time, until mixed in, then add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.
- Add the flour mixture into the stand mixer and mix just until the dough comes together then beat in the chocolate until combined.
- Scrape the dough into the skillet, then sprinkle it with the sea salt.
- Bake the cookie for 30 to 35 minutes until it’s barely cooked in the center.
- Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before serving topped with ice cream (optional).
Notes
- Use quality ingredients for best results!
- Do not over-bake the cookie. The cast iron holds heat, so the cookie will continue to cook once out of the oven.
- Store a completely cooled skillet cookie in an airtight container for 3-4 days at room temp. Or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for 2-3 months wrapped in plastic wrap and set in a zippered bag.
- Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature to serve.
- Reheat in a toaster oven or air fryer for that ‘warm from the oven’ taste!
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