How to Make a Simple Cast Iron Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Bake the ultimate cast iron chocolate chip skillet cookie with crisp golden edges and a soft, gooey center. This easy homemade dessert comes together in one skillet and is perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream.
There’s just something special about dessert baked in a cast iron skillet.
Maybe it’s the way the edges turn perfectly golden while the center stays soft and gooey. Maybe it’s carrying a warm skillet straight from the oven to the table, gathering everyone around with spoons in hand. Whatever it is, this cast iron chocolate chip skillet cookie has quickly become one of our favorite easy desserts.
It’s simple enough for a weeknight, but impressive enough to serve when family or friends stop by. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you have a cozy dessert that’s hard to beat.
Whether you’re new to baking with cast iron or you’ve been collecting skillets for years, this recipe is one you’ll want to make again and again.
Why You’ll Love This Cast Iron Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
- Crispy, buttery edges with a soft, chewy center
- Made in one 10-inch cast iron skillet
- No mixer required
- Ready in about 40 minutes
- Delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup cane sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
Optional: Flaky sea salt for sprinkling over the top after baking.
How to Make a Cast Iron Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Step 2
Melt the butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over low heat. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow it to cool for a minute or two.
Step 3
Whisk the brown sugar and cane sugar into the melted butter until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until fully combined.
Step 4
Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet ingredients. Stir gently until no dry streaks remain.
Step 5
Fold in the chocolate chips, saving a handful to sprinkle over the top.
Step 6
Spread the dough evenly in the skillet and sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the surface.
Step 7
Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is just set.
For an extra gooey cookie, remove it from the oven while the middle still looks slightly underdone. The residual heat from the cast iron will continue baking it as it cools.
Step 8
Allow the cookie to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Cast Iron Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter melted
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup cane sugar or granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
Instructions
Step 1
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Step 2
- Melt the butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over low heat. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow it to cool for a minute or two.
Step 3
- Whisk the brown sugar and cane sugar into the melted butter until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until fully combined.
Step 4
- Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet ingredients. Stir gently until no dry streaks remain.
Step 5
- Fold in the chocolate chips, saving a handful to sprinkle over the top.
Step 6
- Spread the dough evenly in the skillet and sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the surface.
Step 7
- Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is just set.
- For an extra gooey cookie, remove it from the oven while the middle still looks slightly underdone. The residual heat from the cast iron will continue baking it as it cools.
Step 8
- Allow the cookie to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Tips for the Best Skillet Cookie
- Don’t overmix the dough once you add the flour.
- Cast iron retains heat, so the cookie will continue baking after it comes out of the oven.
- For an extra bakery-style finish, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the cookie immediately after baking.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of homemade chocolate sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to grease the skillet?
No. The melted butter provides plenty of fat to keep the cookie from sticking in a well-seasoned cast iron skillet.
Can I use a different size skillet?
This recipe is written for a 10-inch cast iron skillet. A larger skillet will produce a thinner cookie that bakes more quickly, while a smaller skillet will require a longer baking time.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes. It stays soft for several days when covered, although it’s at its very best served warm the day it’s baked.
Can I freeze it?
Absolutely. Wrap individual slices tightly and freeze for up to three months. Warm them in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
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Final Thoughts
Some desserts don’t need fancy ingredients or complicated steps to become family favorites. This cast iron chocolate chip skillet cookie is one of those recipes.
With crisp buttery edges, a soft chocolate-filled center, and the simple charm of baking everything in one skillet, it’s the kind of dessert that feels right at home after Sunday dinner, on family movie night, or whenever you’re craving something warm and homemade.
Serve it straight from the skillet with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and don’t be surprised if everyone asks for seconds.
