This skillet chocolate chip cookie is crispy on the edges with a soft center, and it's loaded with two kinds of chocolate. It's a perfect dessert for a crowd!
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Why This Recipe Works
There are a lot of names for this cookie dish. Some people know it as a pizza cookie or a pizooki. It can be called a cookie cake or just simply a giant cookie. I mean, who doesn't love a GIANT cookie!
The cookie dough is caramelly from the brown sugar; it's packed with two kinds of ooey, gooey chocolate and a little flaky sea salt on top to balance out the sweet flavors.
Cooking the cookie in a cast iron skillet gives it delicious, crispy edges and a soft, chewy center. At 12 inches, it's big enough for a small gathering or backyard barbecue with friends. It's also a perfect dessert for a potluck.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 oz bar of semi-sweet or dark chocolate roughly chopped or ½ cup of chocolate chunks
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt for topping
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F, then lightly coat your skillet with cooking spray or butter.
- Cream the softened butter and sugars in a mixing bowl with a hand mixer or in a stand mixer until it is light and fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla. Then mix in your dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Fold in your chocolate chips and chopped chocolate bar or chocolate chunks.
- Scrape the dough into the skillet and spread it in an even layer with a rubber spatula. Then sprinkle the sea salt over top.
- Bake your cookie for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are puffy and lightly browned, but the center is still a little undercooked.
- Remove the cookie from the oven and let it cool in the skillet for around 15 minutes before serving (that's the hardest part!).
How to Serve a Skillet Cookie
There are two primary ways to serve your skillet chocolate chip cookie. For serving a crowd, slice it into wedges, like a pizza.
Or, for a more informal approach, you can just give everyone spoons and let them dig in.
I like to top this skillet cookie cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and maybe a drizzle of hot fudge or caramel. Another option is piping on icing if you're serving this for a birthday or special event.
Storage Instructions
The cookie is at its best warm and fresh out of the oven, but leftovers will keep for 2 to 3 days stored at room temperature in an airtight container. You can also freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe container for 1 to 2 months.
Reheat the cookie in a 325°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
Skillet Cookie Variations
- Chopped nuts are a great addition. Try a ½ cup of your favorites like pecans, walnuts, or macadamia.
- M&Ms and other candies are great too. For these, I recommend using only ½ cup of chocolate chips and adding in a ½ cup of M&Ms.
- You can also try subbing in other types of baking chips like peanut butter or butterscotch. You really can't go wrong!
Tips and Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can make a skillet cookie in an oven safe non-stick pan, a pie dish or cake pan, a large cookie sheet, or even on a pizza pan. If using a cookie sheet or pizza pan be sure to leave some room around the edges for it to spread.
To make individual sized cookies, you can scoop the dough into a muffin tin. Fill each spot around ⅓ full and bake until golden brown. or ramekins
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Cast Iron Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 4 oz bar of semi sweet or dark chocolate, roughly chopped. or ½ cup of chocolate chunks
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Place an oven rack in the lower third of the oven then preheat to 350°F. Lightly coat a 12 inch cast iron skillet with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate
- Spread the dough into the skillet in an even layer then sprinkle on the sea salt.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the outer edges are golden brown and puffy and the center is still slightly gooey. Remove from the oven and let cool for around 15 minutes in the pan before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
* All nutrition information we provide are estimates based on third party calculators. We encourage you to calculate these on your own for accurate results.
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