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4.7 from 93 votes

Soft Baked Skillet Cookie {Egg-Free}

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 Servings (9-inch cookie)
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (see note)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 to 1 ½ to 1 ½ cups semisweet bittersweet or milk chocolate chips
  • Ice cream for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 9- or 10-inch cast iron skillet (see note).
  2. In a large bowl or the bowl of an electric stand mixer, cream together the cream cheese, melted butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Mix in the vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the batter and mix about halfway; there should be dry streaks of flour here and there. Add the chocolate chips and mix until evenly combined (don't overmix).
  4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared skillet and bake for 15-25 minutes depending on how soft and gooey you want the cookie. Serve warm with ice cream.

Notes

  • Pan + Pie Plate: I haven't tried it but if you don't have a cast iron pan, you could try making this in a well-greased 9.5-inch pie plate (or similar oven-safe pan size, like maybe an 9X9-inch pan).
  • Cornstarch: isn't included in the original egg-free cookie dough but it's used in a lot of chocolate chip cookie recipes for tenderness factor and I like it in this skillet cookie. You could leave it out if you are opposed to using it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 364kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 198mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 27g (54%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings (9-inch cookie)

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 364kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 198mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 27g 54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.