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Warm chocolate chip skillet cookie with melted chocolate chips, crispy edges, and soft gooey center served in a skillet

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

A warm, gooey chocolate chip skillet cookie with crispy golden edges and a soft center. Made in one pan for easy prep and perfect for serving with ice cream or sharing as a crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Oven-safe skillet or baking dish
  • Measuring cups
  • Spoons

Method
 

Prep
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Lightly grease skillet or baking dish if needed
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and sugar until smooth
  2. Add egg and vanilla, stir until fully combined
  3. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until just incorporated (don’t overmix)
  4. Fold in chocolate chips evenly
  5. Press dough into skillet or baking dish
  6. Bake 18–20 minutes until edges are golden and center is slightly soft
  7. Let cool 5–10 minutes before serving

Notes

  • Slightly underbake for a gooey center
  • Use cast iron for best texture
  • Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a better look
  • Add a pinch of flaky salt on top after baking for contrast
  • Goes great with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream