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Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This decadent Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie is a warm, gooey dessert perfect for sharing. Baked in a cast iron skillet, it features a rich blend of brown and granulated sugars, melted butter, and a perfect balance of baking powder and soda for the ideal rise and texture. Loaded with your favorite milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips and topped with flaky sea salt, this cookie is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients and Mix-ins

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 10 ounces chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet, your choice)
  • Flaked sea salt (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the skillet cookie evenly and thoroughly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This combination provides the right leavening and flavor balance for the cookie dough.
  3. Melt Butter and Mix Sugars: Place a 12-inch oven-safe skillet, preferably cast iron, over low heat and let it warm up for 5 minutes. Add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt completely. Stir in the brown sugar and granulated sugar with a wooden spoon until combined. Make sure to then turn off the heat or remove the skillet from the burner completely to prevent cooking the next ingredients prematurely.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole egg and egg yolks. Immediately add this egg mixture to the skillet sugar and butter mixture and stir quickly with a spoon to combine, ensuring the eggs do not cook from residual heat. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  5. Combine with Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the skillet and stir until just combined. The dough will be thick, and it may take a couple of minutes to incorporate everything well. You can wipe the edges of the skillet with a damp paper towel to clean off any excess flour.
  6. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips evenly into the dough, ensuring every bite has melty chocolate.
  7. Bake the Cookie: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cookie is mostly set in the center but still soft and gooey. Once baked, remove from oven and sprinkle the top with flaked sea salt for an enhanced flavor contrast.
  8. Serve: Serve the cookie warm directly from the skillet with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.

Notes

  • Use a cast iron skillet for the best even heat distribution and a crispy edge.
  • Do not skip turning off the heat before adding eggs; this prevents eggs from scrambling in the warm skillet.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and ensure chocolate chips are dairy-free.
  • Letting the cookie cool slightly before serving helps it set a bit but serving warm ensures gooeyness.
  • Flaked sea salt on top balances sweetness and adds texture, but can be omitted if preferred.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/chocolate-chip-skillet-cookie-recipe/