Lady's Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
26 mins
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Total Time
46 mins
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Servings
6
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Course
Dessert
Lady's Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Description
This skillet cookie starts with melting butter and sugars in a cast iron pan until smooth and glossy, which builds a deep caramel note. After chilling slightly to avoid cooking the eggs on contact, eggs and vanilla are incorporated, followed by flour, baking soda, salt, and both semi-sweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chunks. The dough cooks in the skillet at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for about 26 to 33 minutes until edges turn lightly golden, while the center remains soft and gooey, which is the intended texture.
Baking in cast iron helps develop crisp edges while retaining a tender middle, making it easy to slice and serve warm. The addition of both types of chocolate adds complexity with varied sweetness and texture. The recommended topping of vanilla bean ice cream adds creamy coolness that complements the cookie's buttery richness.
This dessert is suitable when you want a large, shareable cookie that pairs well with ice cream. Baking time should be adjusted based on skillet size, and covering edges with foil can prevent over-browning. Ideal for an indulgent treat that feels homemade but effortlessly impressive.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk chocolate chunks
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- vanilla bean ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- In a 10 or 12 inch cast iron skillet, melt butter over medium heat stirring often, until it starts to bubble and is completely melted. Turn heat to low and add sugar and brown sugar, stirring well. Keep stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Chill for 10-15 minutes (you don't want to add the eggs now or you will have scrambled eggs).
- Remove from refrigerator or freezer and add eggs and vanilla and stir well.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix in chocolate and stir to combine. *check to see if dough is at room temperature before adding chocolate to prevent melting.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 26 - 33 or until the edges are lightly golden brown. *The inside will still be slightly gooey and that's the way it's meant to be. If the edges get too brown, Place some foil over edges. The smaller the pan, the thicker the dough which means a longer cooking time.
- Top with vanilla bean ice cream and eat warm.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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