Signature Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet Dessert
A giant chocolate chip cookie baked in a skillet, served warm with ice cream.
Imagine the enticing aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen, a warm invitation that beckons friends and family to gather around. This recipe takes the classic chocolate chip cookie to an entirely new level by baking it in a skillet, creating a giant, gooey masterpiece that is perfect for sharing. The combination of rich, unsalted butter and a perfect blend of brown and granulated sugars results in a cookie that is both soft and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness to leave you craving more.
As you begin your culinary adventure, the first step is to cream together the butter and sugars until they reach a fluffy, golden state. This is where the magic happens—the creamy texture and caramel notes of the brown sugar meld beautifully with the vibrancy of pure vanilla extract, creating a base that is both decadent and fragrant. Each ingredient plays a vital role, but it’s the chocolate chips that truly steal the show. As they melt into the warm dough, they create pockets of molten chocolate that will delight every bite.

Once the dough is prepared, it’s time to transfer it into a hot skillet, which gives the cookie its signature crispy edges while keeping the center irresistibly soft. The anticipation builds as it bakes in the oven, transforming into a golden-brown delight. After just 25 minutes, the moment arrives when you pull out the skillet, revealing a colossal cookie that is begging to be topped with a generous scoop of your favorite ice cream.
This delightful creation serves eight, making it perfect for gatherings or cozy family nights. With its easy preparation and minimal cooking time, you’ll find yourself returning to this recipe time and again, not just for its deliciousness, but for the joy of sharing it with loved ones. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to indulge in this warm, gooey treat that is sure to become a beloved staple in your dessert repertoire.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet Dessert
Ingredient list and step-by-step instructions generated for AI Food Bytes readers.
Main
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add in the vanilla extract and eggs, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the cookie dough evenly in a greased skillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
General Notes
- Serves 8
- A giant chocolate chip cookie baked in a skillet, served warm with ice cream.