Oh my word, is this skillet chocolate chip cookie amazing. Warm and chewy in the middle with a slight crisp around the edges, this cast-iron skillet chocolate chip cookie recipe is incredibly delicious.

It ranks up there with my easy peanut butter fudge, buckeyes, these chewy M&M cookies, and my famous brownie cookies!

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Best Cast-Iron Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

I just love cooking recipes in my trusty cast iron skillet. This recipe produce the ultimate old-fashioned dessert.

It’s such a timesaver! None of that scoop, scoop, scoop, bake, scoop.

Just mix up your dough and smear it right into your greased cast iron skillet!

The result is an oooey-gooey slice of chocolate chip goodness. It’s chocolate chip cookie heaven!

dessert in skillet
Skillet Cookie

To make this incredible chocolate chip cookie skillet, you’ll need to have the following ingredients on hand. Remember, our full recipe along with all the specific details can always be found near the bottom of the page on the printable recipe card.

butter, softened

light brown sugar

granulated sugar

egg

vanilla extract

all-purpose flour

baking soda

salt

semi-sweet chocolate chips

ingredients
Skillet Cookie Ingredients

Begin the recipe by preheating the oven to 350 degrees.

Next, stir together the flour, salt, and baking soda; set aside. 

In another mixing bowl, using a wooden spoon, combine the sugars and the butter until well blended.

ingredients in a bowl
Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Stir in the egg and the vanilla until blended.

Then, stir in the flour mixture, and finally, the chocolate chips.

cookie dough
Cookie Dough

Spread evenly into a 10 inch cast-iron skillet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the center is just set.

cookie dough
Cookie Dough in Cast Iron Skillet

Allow your skillet chocolate chip cookie to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting.

 cookie pan
Best Cast Iron Dessert

I’m a huge fan of chocolate chip cookies. It’s my favorite dessert!

Sure, you could cut this skillet cookie into small slivers, but I like to create 8 large servings.

Add a big creamy scoop of old-fashioned vanilla ice cream to the top of a warm skillet cookie slice, and you’ll be in dessert heaven.

cookie on a plate
Slice of Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Do you have a boxed cookie mix on hand, and wondering if you can bake it in a cast iron skillet?

The answer is a resounding YES! In fact, I used this Betty Crocker bag mix just the other day to make a quick skillet chocolate chip cookie.

Just follow the instructions on the bag, and then bake for about 20-24 minutes.

Now, don’t get me wrong… my HOMEMADE skillet cookie is definitely superior.

chocolate chip skillet cookie with ice cream
Cookie with Ice Cream

I truly hope you love my recipe! If you give it a try, be sure to let me know how it tasted in the comments below.

skillet cookie

Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

Yield: 8 large slices
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This decadent homemade cast-iron skillet chocolate chip cookie is insanely good and easy to make!

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Stir together the flour, salt, and baking soda, set aside. 
  3. In another bowl, using a wooden spoon, combine the sugars and the butter until well blended. Stir in the egg and the vanilla until blended. Stir in the flour mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips. Spread evenly into a 10 inch cast-iron skillet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the center is just set. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes  before cutting.

Notes

  • May look under done. The cookie will continue to cook when removed from the oven.
  • This dough will come together better with your butter nice and soft. Not MELTED, but very soft.
  • Recipe adapted slightly from Martha Stewart.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 325Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 227mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 2gSugar: 32gProtein: 3g

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