🍪 Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie (Giant, Gooey & Irresistible)

If there’s one dessert that never fails to bring people running to the kitchen, it’s a warm skillet chocolate chip cookie. Crispy around the edges, soft and gooey in the center, and best enjoyed straight from the pan with a scoop of vanilla ice cream—this giant cookie is comfort food at its finest.

Perfect for family movie night, last-minute guests, or when you just don’t feel like scooping dozens of cookies, this skillet version gives you all the reward with minimal effort.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

• One bowl, one skillet, zero fuss

• Crispy edges + soft, melty center

• No chilling required

• Feeds a crowd (or one determined cookie lover 😄)

• Made with simple pantry staples

🛒 Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

• ½ cup brown sugar, packed

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)

• Optional: flaky sea salt for topping

🧰 Equipment Needed

• 8–10 inch cast iron skillet

• Mixing bowl

• Whisk or spoon

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Oven mitts (trust me 😅)

👩‍🍳 How to Make a Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

Step 1: Preheat

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease your skillet if it’s not well seasoned.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and mix well.

Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients

Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 4: Fold in Chocolate Chips

Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top.

Step 5: Press into Skillet

Press the cookie dough evenly into the skillet. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the top.

Step 6: Bake

Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are set and golden but the center is still slightly soft.

Step 7: Cool Slightly & Serve

Let cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, slice, and serve warm.

🍨 What to Serve With Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

• Vanilla ice cream

• Chocolate or caramel sauce

• Fresh berries

• Whipped cream

• A cold glass of milk or hot coffee

💡 Expert Tips for the Best Skillet Cookie

• Don’t overbake—it continues cooking in the hot skillet

• Use room-temperature egg for smoother dough

• For extra gooeyness, add chocolate chunks instead of chips

• Want thicker cookie? Use a smaller skillet

❓ FAQs

Can I make this without a cast iron skillet?
Yes! Use an oven-safe skillet or a round cake pan.

How do I store leftovers?
Cover tightly and store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days.

Can I reheat it?
Absolutely—warm slices in the microwave for 10–15 seconds.

🧁 Storage Instructions

• Room temperature: 1–2 days

• Refrigerator: up to 4 days

• Freezer: wrap slices tightly and freeze up to 2 months

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🍪 Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie (Giant, Gooey & Irresistible)

This skillet chocolate chip cookie is a classic, crowd-pleasing dessert baked in a cast iron skillet for the perfect balance of crispy edges and a soft, gooey center. Made with simple pantry ingredients like butter, brown sugar, flour, and chocolate chips, this giant chocolate chip cookie in a skillet comes together quickly with no chilling required.

Perfect for family gatherings, casual entertaining, or an easy weeknight dessert, this cast iron skillet cookie bakes up warm, thick, and loaded with melty chocolate. Serve it straight from the skillet with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent, bakery-style treat everyone will love. This easy skillet cookie recipe is ideal when you want a homemade dessert that feels special without extra effort.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Cooling Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 345 kcal

Equipment

• 8-10 inch cast iron skillet
• Mixing Bowl
• Whisk or Spoon
• measuring cups and spoons
• oven mitts

Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
• ½ cup brown sugar packed
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk
• flaky sea salt for topping Optional

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease your skillet if it’s not well seasoned.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and mix well.
• Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt just until combined. Do not overmix.
• Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top.
• Press the cookie dough evenly into the skillet. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the top.
• Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are set and golden but the center is still slightly soft.
• Let cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, slice, and serve warm.

Notes

Nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered 

dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 420IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.8mg

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