Bready or Not: Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

If you’re in need of a small-scale dessert for just a couple of people (hey, it is Valentine’s Day as I post this), this Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie is perfect.

You’ll need a 6-inch cast iron skillet or cake pan for this recipe. I have the former.

This is a treat best enjoyed while it’s warm. Therefore, let the big cookie cool enough so you won’t get burned, and then dig in. If you want to make this even more luxurious, add some scoops of ice cream in the middle and eat everything with spoons!

Modified from Bake from Scratch July/August 2023.

PrintBready or Not: Chocolate Chip Skillet CookieThis small-scale treat is perfect as a sweet treat for a small family or as a date night dessert for two adults. This is the kind of dish where you don’t expect to have leftovers–but if you do, they are best served warmed. Modified from Bake from Scratch July/August 2023.Course DessertCuisine AmericanKeyword chocolate, cookiesServings 2Author Beth CatoEquipment6-inch cast iron skillet or 6-inch cake pannonstick spraysmall saucepanIngredients1/4 cup unsalted butter2 Tablespoons white sugar2 Tablespoons brown sugar packed1 large egg yolk1 Tablespoon milk or half& half1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 cup chocolate chips whatever kind you wantflaked sea salt and coarse sugar for optional toppingInstructionsPreheat oven at 350-degrees. Prepare the pan by using nonstick spray or some extra butter to coat.In a small saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat, stirring often. The butter will foam and then turn brown after 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool for at least 10 minutes.In a mixing bowl, combine browned butter, both sugars, egg yolk, milk, and vanilla. Add the flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Fold in the chocolate chips. If desired, add a sprinkle of flaked sea salt and coarse sugar on top.Bake until the edges are brown and the middle is no longer gooey, about 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes before digging in, but it is ideally eaten while it's still warm.OM NOM NOM!