Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet
Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet
Ingredients
For the Cookie Skillet
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks, or chocolate chips
For Serving
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. If you plan to brown the butter in the skillet you'll bake in, ensure it's oven-safe (like cast iron).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In an oven-safe skillet or a separate saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns a golden brown color and smells nutty. This usually takes about 5 to 7 minutes. Immediately pour the browned butter into a heatproof mixing bowl to stop the cooking process.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar to the browned butter. Stir well to combine. Allow the mixture to cool down for 10 to 15 minutes. This step is crucial to prevent the eggs from scrambling when added.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
Once the butter-sugar mixture has cooled, whisk in the large eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract until everything is well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this can lead to a tough cookie.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Gently fold in the dark chocolate chunks until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Press the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the same oven-safe skillet (if you used it for browning butter, simply wipe out any excess brown bits, no need to wash). Ensure the dough is spread to the edges.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Bake the cookie skillet for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still looks slightly soft. The cookie will continue to cook slightly as it cools.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350
- 10
Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve the warm chocolate chip cookie skillet immediately, topped with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet
Ingredients
For the Cookie Skillet
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks, or chocolate chips
For Serving
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. If you plan to brown the butter in the skillet you'll bake in, ensure it's oven-safe (like cast iron).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In an oven-safe skillet or a separate saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns a golden brown color and smells nutty. This usually takes about 5 to 7 minutes. Immediately pour the browned butter into a heatproof mixing bowl to stop the cooking process.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar to the browned butter. Stir well to combine. Allow the mixture to cool down for 10 to 15 minutes. This step is crucial to prevent the eggs from scrambling when added.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
Once the butter-sugar mixture has cooled, whisk in the large eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract until everything is well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this can lead to a tough cookie.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Gently fold in the dark chocolate chunks until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Press the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the same oven-safe skillet (if you used it for browning butter, simply wipe out any excess brown bits, no need to wash). Ensure the dough is spread to the edges.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Bake the cookie skillet for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still looks slightly soft. The cookie will continue to cook slightly as it cools.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350 - 10
Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve the warm chocolate chip cookie skillet immediately, topped with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream.
⏱️ 5 min