Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie Recipe (2024)

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Posted Feb 12, 2020, Updated Jan 04, 2024

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The best Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie recipe is easy to make in 20 minutes! This ooey gooey skillet cookie (Pizookie) is better than any restaurant version, best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream & drizzle of chocolate sauce!

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This is, hands down,the best Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie recipe you will ever try. It’s adapted from our famous chocolate chip cookie recipe, and I dare say it iseven better than the original, due to it’s ooey gooey texture.

This warm & melty skillet cookie is completely irresistible. It’s like eating warm cookie dough topped with vanilla ice cream & drizzled with chocolate sauce, and it’s significantly more delicious than any restaurant version you’ve ever had!

Plus it’s easy to make & comes together in 20 minutes flat! Which means there’s no need to go to your local BJ’s to get a Pizookie when you can enjoy the dessert nirvana that is my version of the skillet cookie.

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Skillet Cookie Recipe: Ingredients

Before we dive in and I show you how to make a cast iron skillet cookie at home, let’s chat about the ingredients in this pizookie recipe!

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  • Salted Butter. unsalted butter, coconut oil and ghee are all good substitutes.
  • Granulated Sugar. use white sugar or organic cane sugar.
  • Light Brown sugar.dark brown sugar works well, it just imparts a stronger molasses taste.
  • All-purpose Flour. Use all-purpose gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • ChocolateChips.You can use chocolate chunks, chopped chocolate, or chocolate chips. It doesn’t matter what you use, as long as you use 1 cup. Let your imagination run wild and add some chopped candy (peanut butter cups, M&Ms, etc.) or flavored chocolate bars.
  • Milk.heavy cream or half and half are good substitutes. Or use coconut milk.
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How to Make a Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

This Pizookie recipe is easy to make, but as always, we will walk through the process step-by-step to ensure your success! Don’t forget to watch the video too!

The first step in making this skillet chocolate chip cookie is to cream together the butter and sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. You can do this in a standing mixer or in a large bowl with a hand-held mixer. Both work equally well.

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Next, add the vanilla extract & egg and beat again until the mixture is hom*ogenous (uniform throughout).

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Next, add the dry ingredients on top of the wet ingredients. Stir them together gently then beat until everything is combined and there are no lumps.

Then, add the chocolate chips (or mix-ins of choice) and stir by hand until the chocolate chips are evenly distributed throughout the skillet cookie batter.

A note about the batter:

As you can see below, the batter for this cast iron skillet cookie is soft and wet. It is not supposed to be soupy, but itis supposed to be easy to spread and sticky.

If you find your batter doesn’t have the consistency below, add more milk 1/2 TBS at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.

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Next, spread the pizookie batter into the prepared cast iron skillet. Due to the sticky nature of the dough, I recommend using a greased spatula or greased hands to spread it evenly in the dish.

Sprinkle chocolate chips on top (optional)

If desired, add a few extra chocolate chips on top of the evenly-spread out dough. I like to do this for both looks and extra chocolate (of course).

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Bake the Skillet Cookie

Next, bake the cast iron skillet cookie for 15 minutes, or until the sides are just browning/set and the middle is still slightly jiggly.

Please do not over-bake. Remember the skillet cookie will continue to bake after it is removed from the oven.

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Serve

Let the skillet cookie cool for 5-10 minutes before you serve it! When I make it for our family I like to skip the plates, add some homemade vanilla ice cream or the best chocolate ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce give everyone a spoon and let them all dig in.

However, when serving guests I cut it into pieces and scoop it into individual bowls.I also love serving it with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.

Store/Freeze

Let the pizookie cool and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, or in the freezer for up to two months. If freezing for a while you might want to individually wrap portions in plastic wrap to keep them fresh.

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Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie Recipe FAQs

Can I double this recipe?

Yes, you can double it and bake it in two different skillets to serve more guests.

Can I halve the recipe?

If you want a smaller serving you absolutely can halve the recipe and bake it in a small cast iron skillet!

Why is my skillet cookie dry.

The only way this recipe could turn out dry is if it’s over baked. Be very careful to remove it as soon as the edges look set and the top is just barely browned. Since it’s baked in a cast iron skillet it will continue to cook after it has been removed from the oven.

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Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie (Pizookie Recipe)

Laura

The best Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie recipe is easy to make in 20 minutes! This ooey gooey skillet cookie (Pizookie) is better than any restaurant version, best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream & drizzle of chocolate sauce!

5 from 28 votes

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 10 Servings

Calories 318

Prep Time5 minutes minutes

Cook Time15 minutes minutes

Total Time20 minutes minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  • Lightly grease a 10” cast iron skillet. Set aside.

  • Cream together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl with a hand-held mixer.

  • Add egg, milk and vanilla and beat until combined.

  • Add flour, sea salt, baking soda and baking powder. Beat, starting on low speed and increasing to high as the dry ingredients get incorporated. Beat until a slightly sticky dough forms.

  • Add chocolate chips and stir in by hand.

  • Pour batter into the prepared cast iron skillet.

  • Use a greased spatula to evenly spread out the cookie dough in the skillet.

  • Sprinkle a handful of extra chocolate chips on top (if desired).

  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until the sides are just browning/set and the middle is still slightly jiggly. Please do not over-bake. Remember the skillet cookie will continue to bake after it is removed from the oven.

  • Let cool 5-10 minutes.

  • Serve warm with ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce!

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Notes

Pizookie Ingredients & Substitutions

  • Salted Butter. unsalted butter, coconut oil and ghee are all good substitutes.
  • Granulated Sugar. use white sugar or organic cane sugar.
  • Light Brown sugar.dark brown sugar works well, it just imparts a stronger molasses taste.
  • All-purpose Flour. Use all-purpose gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • ChocolateChips.You can use chocolate chunks, chopped chocolate, or chocolate chips. It doesn’t matter what you use, as long as you use 1 cup. Let your imagination run wild and add some chopped candy (peanut butter cups, M&Ms, etc.) or flavored chocolate bars.
  • Milk.heavy cream or half and half are good substitutes. Or use coconut milk.

Store/Freeze

Let the pizookie cool and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, or in the freezer for up to two months. If freezing for a while you might want to individually wrap portions in plastic wrap to keep them fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Did you enjoy this recipe? Have a question? Leave a comment below!

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FAQs

What is the skillet cookie crumbl cookie? ›

For this week, it was the skillet cookie. Which I was glad about since I didn't have any interest in the Jammy Heart (no jams or jellies for me, thanks). A skillet cookie is essentially a pizookie, a warm cookie baked in a skillet (hence the name) or small round pan, topped with ice cream and served warm.

Why are my chocolate chip cookies crunchy and not chewy? ›

The ingredients you use and how you shape your cookies both play an important role in whether your cookies turn out crispy or chewy. The type of flour and sugar you use, if your cookie dough contains eggs, and whether you use melted or softened butter all factor into the crispy-chewy equation, too.

Is a chocolate chip cookie a solution? ›

Answer and Explanation:

A chocolate chip cookie is an example of a heterogeneous mixture because it is made up of different materials that can be easily distinguished.

Why do my homemade chocolate chip cookies get hard? ›

Cookies become hard when the moisture in them evaporates. This can be caused by leaving them out in the air for too long, baking them for too long, or storing them improperly. The lack of moisture makes the cookies hard and dry, which makes them difficult to enjoy.

How do you know when a skillet cookie is done? ›

Golden brown edges - A fully cooked chocolate chip cookie will have light, golden-brown edges. If the edges are dark brown or black, you've overcooked them. On the other hand, if they're pale without a honey-brown tinge, they're not ready yet.

Why are Crumbl cookies so special? ›

From day one, it was important to them that Crumbl customers see their cookies being mixed, balled, baked and dressed in real-time. Equally as important were the high-quality ingredients used in each unique batch.

What does more egg do to cookies? ›

Yolks also act as an emulsifier, making a creamy dough even before it's baked. Egg whites, on the other hand, can have a drying effect. A cookie made with extra egg yolk (or, in this case, only egg yolk), will be lighter and chewier than a cookie made with whole eggs.

What is the secret to chewy cookies? ›

Cornstarch helps product soft and thick cookies. Using more brown sugar than white sugar results in a moister, softer cookie. An extra egg yolk increases chewiness. Rolling the cookie dough balls to be tall and lumpy instead of wide and smooth gives the cookies a bakery-style textured thickness.

Should I use baking powder or baking soda for cookies? ›

Baking soda is typically used for chewy cookies, while baking powder is generally used for light and airy cookies. Since baking powder is comprised of a number of ingredients (baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, etc.), using it instead of pure baking soda will affect the taste of your cookies.

What is the chemical change in chocolate chip cookies? ›

Caramelization – Just as the cookie is almost finished baking, two chemical reactions happen – caramelization & Maillard reaction. As sugars in the dough break down (especially around the edges & the hot bottom), they transform into a brown, fragrant caramel gold adding to the flavours of the cookie.

Is kool-aid a compound? ›

Answer and Explanation: Kool-Aid drink is composed of a lot of ingredients, including water and flavoring. This means that Kool-Aid drink is a mixture.

What type of mixture is Gatorade? ›

hom*ogeneous mixture. Gatorade is mostly water, but also contains sugar, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, and a number of other dissolved chemical compounds. If what type of hom*ogeneous mixture is asked, Gatorade would be considered a solution.

How do bakeries keep their cookies soft? ›

Corn Syrup (Light)

Light corn syrup is sometimes used in specialist cakes and confectioneries to help keep baked products soft and doughy for longer.

What cookie ingredient will rise and be softer? ›

For soft cookies, use: Brown sugar, as it has a high moisture content and retains moisture better than white sugar. Also, when combined with eggs, brown sugar can prevent spreading (taller cookies tend to be softer and fluffier). Shortening instead of butter or in addition to butter.

How many calories in a skillet cookie? ›

Chili's Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie (1 Serving) contains 176g total carbs, 172g net carbs, 50g fat, 15g protein, and 1180 calories.

What is Crumbl Cowboy cookie? ›

A warm oatmeal cookie filled with tasty semi-sweet. chips, sweetened shredded coconut, and crunchy. toasted pecans.

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