Everyone loves a good chocolate chip cookie, but warm and straight out of the oven? Even better. This rich and gooey Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie recipe takes it to the next level by baking in a cast iron skillet!
Gather This
You only need a handful of simple pantry ingredients to make this chocolate chip skillet cookie. A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.
- Unsalted butter
- Sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Baking soda
- Fine sea salt
- Flour
- Chocolate chips
Topping Ideas
Topping a Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie with fun treats, syrups, and so much more! This is a chocolate lovers paradise if you ask me. Here are a few of my favorites, however the possibilities are endless.
- Chocolate Chips
- M&M’s Candies
- Sprinkles
- Toffee Bits
- Peanut Butter Cups
- Chocolate Syrup
- Caramel Syrup
- Whipped Cream
- Chopped Candy Pieces
Tips and Tricks
Skillet cookies, often called Pizookies or giant cookies, can be made in any size skillet. This recipe can be used for four small cookies or two large cookie in 10-inch pans.
- No stand mixer needed – There is no need to pull out a stand mixer for this recipe unless you plan on doubling the batch, hand mix or use an electric mixer with a large bowl.
- Don’t add too much dough – Do not add too much dough into the skillet or you will have a cookie that is baked crispy on the outside and still doughy in the middle. Unless you are into that type of thing, in which case, we won’t judge!
- Use wet fingertips – Press dough using wet fingertips to spread out to edges of pan. Dough will be fairly thin, but will bake up. Wet fingers prevent sticking.
- Add toppings – A hot chocolate chip cookie is ideal right out of the oven, so grab a friend and dive in. However, it’s also delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate and/or homemade caramel sauce too. You can even add your favorite sprinkles, chocolate coated candy pieces, or even bits of your favorite candy bars too.
- It will stay warm – Cast iron holds heat well, so this cookie will stay warm for up to 30 minutes after baking.
Skillet Cookie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 4 6-inch cast iron skillets or 2 10-inch skillets with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl cream the softened 1/2 cup butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add the 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla and mix to combine ingredients. Add the 2 eggs and mix to combine.
- In a separate bowl whisk or sift together the 2 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until combined.
- Hand stir in the 1 cup chocolate chips into mix.
- Divide dough into 4 equal sections. Using wet fingers, press dough into each pan.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes for 6-inch pans or 11-14 minutes for 10-inch pans, or until golden. Allow to cool for a couple minutes before serving. Cast iron skillet will be hot. Do not touch.
- Top with desired toppings, like ice cream, whipped cream or more M&Ms.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
Nutrition
Storage and Freezing
Although a skillet cookie is best enjoyed hot and right out of the oven, you can save it if you have some leftover. Simply cut the cookie into slices and remove them from the skillet. You can store them in the refrigerator for a few days. This will obviously only work if there isn’t any ice cream on top.
To reheat them, just place the cookies on a microwave safe plate and put a moistened paper towel on top of the cookie. Heat for 15-20 seconds, and then top again with your favorite ice cream or toppings!
While you can freeze this cookie for up to 3 months, if you have any leftover I would be surprised!
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Been looking for a good recipe for cookie skillet till I found this! The search is over, I will definitely try this.
Skillet cookies are such a fun treat. These look so good! I wish I had one right now. You’ve inspired me to make one over the weekend..my family will love this!
What a fun and SUPER amazing dessert! Everyone loved it!
This looks absolutely amazing and very addicting! My kids are going to love this treat after dinner tonight! Excited to make this with my daughter!
Ok trying to not drool on my computer screen. This looks heavenly…saving this to make for when friends come over, so we can all grab a spoon and dig in. They’re going to go NUTS!
I love not having to scoop out individual cookies! This is so easy and yummy. My kids like adding a scoop of ice cream and sprinkles.