The Perfect Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

This massive chocolate chip skillet cookie recipe is so easy to make and creates a gooey, warm, chocolatey cookie that is perfect for serving a crowd. This mouthwatering cast iron chocolate chip cookie has a super-chewy center and bakes up in just 25 minutes!

Why You’ll Love This Skillet Cookie

Since I was a kid, a chocolate chip cookie has always been one of my favorite desserts. I am a true lover of classic desserts, and this recipe takes a traditional treat and gives it a new spin.

Here are some of the reasons you will love it:

• Easy: There is no need to scoop every individual cookie, so it’s a great recipe to make in a hurry. This no-fuss recipe is perfect every single time!
• Perfect for a crowd: If you are having a dinner party or a playdate, this is a perfect dessert to share.
• Warm and gooey: I share my tip for when to take it out of the oven to ensure the gooey middle and crispy outsides.

It’s everything you love about chocolate chip cookies but baked in a cast-iron skillet to create an irresistible, warm, and gooey dessert worth sharing!

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Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

• Butter – I like to use unsalted butter anytime I bake cookies.
• Dark Brown Sugar – Light brown sugar will work as well, but I love the intense molasses flavor of dark brown.
• Granulated Sugar
• Large Egg
• Vanilla Extract
• All-Purpose Flour – Learn more: How To Measure Flour Correctly
• Baking Soda
• Cornstarch – Adding cornstarch to the batter prevents the gluten in the cookie from developing, making it thick and chewy.
• Salt
• Chocolate Chips – I always use dark chocolate chips, but semi-sweet chocolate chips or even milk chocolate chips are also delicious!

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Variations and Tips

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• Use chocolate chunks in place of chocolate chips for larger pockets of irresistible melted chocolate.
• Add 1 cup of chopped walnuts: Chocolate chip walnut skillet cookie is an easy twist on a classic recipe. Walnuts are a great addition, but you can add other nuts like almonds, pecans, or macadamia nuts.
• Sprinkle with flaky salt: If you want to add a touch of salty flavor to the cookie, a few pinches of flaky sea salt is a great addition.
• Bake in a mini skillet or individual ramekins: If you don’t have a 12-inch cast iron skillet, you can divide the batter and cook in 3 or 4 mini skillets or ramekins, ideally 3 to 4 inches in size. Smaller skillets will bake quicker, so make sure to keep your eye on the cookies as they bake to ensure the gooey middle.
• Remove the cookie from the skillet before slicing: Flip the skillet upside down over a cutting board to remove it from the pan. Flip it over again so it is the correct side up. Then slice and serve for individual portions! While it looks beautiful inside the skillet, it is a little easier to cut when on a board.

How to Make a Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

1. Mix wet ingredients. Cream together the butter and sugars. Add the egg and vanilla and mix well.
2. Mix dry ingredients. Stir in the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt until the batter is thick and evenly mixed. Mix in the chocolate chips.
3. Prepare. Spread the cookie dough into an even layer in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet.
4. Bake. Bake the cookie in the skillet for about 20-22 minutes. Let the cookie cook slightly, then slice and enjoy!

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Quick Cookie Tip

The secret to the best skillet cookie is when to take it out of the oven. It should be nicely golden brown but still gooey in the center. This ensures a nice warm and gooey cookie that tastes like it’s fresh out of the oven!

If you like it more gooey, take it out of the oven at 20 minutes. Or less gooey, take it out at 22 minutes!

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