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Ultimate Gooey Cast Iron Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

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A quick and easy skillet-baked chocolate chip cookie with a crispy edge and gooey center, perfect for a comforting homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (110g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your cast iron skillet inside the oven while it heats up.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in 1 large room-temperature egg and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until incorporated.
  6. Gently stir in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and, if using, 1/4 cup chopped nuts.
  7. Carefully remove your hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Lightly grease it with butter or non-stick spray.
  8. Spoon the cookie dough into the skillet and spread it evenly with a spatula, pushing it to the edges.
  9. Place the skillet back into the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are golden brown and set but the center is still soft.
  10. Let the skillet cookie cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overbake to keep the center gooey. Chilling the dough for 15-20 minutes before baking helps maintain thickness and gooey texture. Use good quality chocolate chips like Ghirardelli or Nestle Toll House for best melt and flavor. If edges brown too fast, tent with foil after 15 minutes.

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