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Skillet Cookie

A warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie baked in a cast-iron skillet, topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caramel sauce. Perfect for sharing.

Total time
35 min
Servings
8
Calories
350
Protein
4g
Skillet Cookie
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Whisk 3/4 cup brown sugar into the melted butter until smooth. Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.

  3. 3

    Stir in 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until just combined—do not overmix.

  4. 4

    Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips, then spread the dough evenly in the skillet.

  5. 5

    Bake until the edges are golden and the center is just set, about 20-25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Tools you’ll need

  • 10-inch cast-iron skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

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