This Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie combines the best parts of cookies and cake into one decadent dessert. It features the rich flavors of a chocolate chip cookie and the fluffiness of a cake and pairs perfectly with a dollop of vanilla bean ice cream. It is simple to make and the perfect dessert for the whole family or a small get together.
Melt butter and stir in sugar - In a small saucepan, melt butter on low heat until it is completely melted. Stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
¾ cup Butter, ¼ cup Granulated sugar, 1 cup Brown sugar
Whisk wet ingredients - Once the sugar-butter mixture has cooled, transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add in vanilla and eggs, and whisk until smooth.
1 tablespoon Vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste, 2 Eggs, room temperature
Mix dry ingredients - In a separate mixing bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2 cups All purpose flour, ½ teaspoon Baking powder, ½ teaspoon Baking soda, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
Mix wet and dry ingredients together - Stir dry ingredients in the sugar-butter mixture just until smooth. Add in chocolate chips and walnuts, and stir just until the ingredients are combined without overmixing.
1½ cups Semi sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup Walnuts, chopped
Bake in cast iron skillet - Add the cookie dough to a 10"-12" cast iron skillet, and smooth the dough so it is evenly distributed. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. The inside of the cookie should be a little gooey.
Top with ice cream - Top the cookie with a scoop of ice cream and enjoy.
1 cup Vanilla Bean Ice cream
Notes
Storage
In order to store, just leave the cookie in the skillet and cover it with aluminum foil for up to 2 days. To reheat the cookie, heat it in the oven at 300°F and for 8 to 10 minutes. You can also freeze the skillet cookie for up to 2 months. In order to do so, we recommend slicing the cookie into wedges then storing them in an air-tight freezer container. When you are ready to enjoy them, let them thaw before warming them in the oven.
Top Tips
Don't over mix the ingredients - This will ensure the cookie spreads evenly and has a light texture. Over mixing can make the cookie tough.
Bake on the middle rack so the cookies cook evenly.
Do not over bake the cookie since it will continue to cook in the hot skillet when you take it out of the oven.
Let the cookie cool down the cookie a little before consuming. Also make sure the cookie is completely cooled before storing to ensure the cookie maintains its texture.