Description
Warm, gooey, and nostalgic, this cookie skillet is the ultimate dessert experience with golden edges and a melty center—perfect for sharing straight from the pan.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup melted butter
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla bean
1.5 cups chocolate chips
Optional mix-ins: nuts, shredded coconut, freeze-dried berries, crushed pretzels, peanut butter, Nutella, marshmallows
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and preheat your 8-inch cast iron skillet.
2. Melt butter and combine with brown sugar in a bowl.
3. Whisk in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
4. Fold in flour until just combined—do not overmix.
5. Stir in chocolate chips and any optional mix-ins.
6. Spread dough evenly in the skillet.
7. Bake for 18–22 minutes until edges are golden and center is slightly jiggly.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make it your own with seasonal flavors like pumpkin and white chocolate, or turn it into a molten cake with a ganache center.
For quick fixes, microwave portions in a mug for 70–90 seconds.
Always preheat the skillet and avoid overmixing to ensure even baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 skillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cookie skillet, chocolate chip, cast iron dessert, molten cookie