Description
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie invites chocolate lovers into a world of gooey, warm indulgence straight from a cast-iron pan. Crisp edges and melted chocolate chips create a nostalgic dessert perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (300 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Sweeteners:
- 1 ¼ cups (266 grams) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients and Mix-ins:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare a 10.25-inch cast iron skillet by ensuring it is clean and dry, ready for the decadent cookie preparation.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt of unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring continuously until it transforms into a golden-brown hue with a nutty aroma, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C), creating the ideal baking environment for the skillet cookie.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined and lump-free.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the browned butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar for 60 seconds, creating a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar blend, mixing for an additional 30 seconds until well integrated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring on low speed until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
- Gently fold 1½ cups of chocolate chips into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared cast iron skillet, pressing it into an even, uniform layer using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips across the top of the dough, ensuring a generous and visually appealing distribution.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges turn a beautiful golden brown and the center is set but still slightly soft.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the cookie to cool for 5 to 10 minutes, which helps it set and makes cutting easier.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Brown the butter slowly and carefully to develop a rich, nutty flavor that elevates the entire cookie’s taste profile.
- Using a cast iron skillet creates a crispy, golden-brown exterior while keeping the center soft and gooey.
- Cornstarch is the secret ingredient that helps make the skillet cookie incredibly tender and prevents a dry, crumbly texture.
- Mixing sugars with browned butter for a full minute creates a smooth, caramel-like base that enhances the cookie’s depth of flavor.
- Baking at a lower temperature ensures even cooking, preventing burnt edges while maintaining a perfectly moist center.
- Let the skillet cookie rest briefly after baking to allow the chocolate to set and the texture to stabilize for the ultimate indulgent dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 547 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 215 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg