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Cozy Small Batch Loaded Cookie Skillet Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert for Two

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A quick and easy small batch cookie skillet recipe perfect for two, featuring a gooey center and crispy edges with melty chocolate and a hint of sea salt.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt plus a pinch of flaky sea salt for topping
  • 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup packed (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (60g) chocolate chips, semisweet or a mix of semisweet and milk
  • Optional: chopped toasted pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 6-inch cast iron skillet with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until fluffy and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Mix in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 room temperature large egg yolk until fully incorporated.
  5. Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients to form a soft, thick dough. Add about 1 teaspoon milk if dough feels too dense.
  6. Fold in ⅓ cup chocolate chips and any optional nuts.
  7. Scrape the dough into the prepared skillet and gently press into an even layer without over-pressing.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are golden and firm but center is still soft and slightly jiggly.
  9. Immediately sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top after baking.
  10. Let the skillet cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If edges brown too quickly, loosely cover skillet with foil halfway through baking. Use softened butter for best texture. Avoid overmixing dough to keep cookies tender. Sprinkle flaky sea salt immediately after baking to enhance flavor. If using a ramekin or other oven-safe dish, adjust baking time by a couple of minutes. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. Egg yolk can be replaced with 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana.

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