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Freshly baked skillet chocolate chip cookie in a cast iron skillet with golden edges and a gooey, chocolate-filled center, one slice removed to show the soft interior.

🍪 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
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
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
  

  • 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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