Description
Indulge in this decadent, thick, and chewy chocolate chip cookie baked perfectly in a cast-iron skillet. This recipe achieves the gold standard of comfort food by creating a crisp, golden, caramelized edge and a molten, soft center. The specific ratio of brown to white sugar ensures a deep, molasses-rich flavor profile that makes this treat truly bakery-quality. It is the perfect shareable dessert for any occasion, designed specifically for a 10-inch skillet.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
Whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until the mixture is smooth.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
Stir the flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Fold the chocolate chips into the dough using a silicone spatula.
Press the dough into the prepared skillet using the back of a spoon to create an even layer.
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center looks set but soft.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Ensure your butter is melted but not hot before adding the egg to prevent scrambling. Using a seasoned cast-iron skillet is essential for achieving the perfect crispy edge. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg