This skillet chocolate chip cookie is golden on the outside but molten, chocolatey & decadent on the inside. Pass the spoons!

Skillet cookies, popular desserts on many restaurant menus,  are often baked just long enough to achieve a golden exterior but not enough to “firm up” on the inside. The result is similar to a molten lava cake~a warm, gooey inside that is best eaten with a spoon. Decadent!

I made this skillet chocolate chip cookie last night for a group of teenagers, and it was a huge hit! Within minutes, the entire skillet was wiped clean.

This recipe calls for the classic 10″ Lodge cast iron skillet. A fun and novel way to serve skillet cookies would also be in miniature 3.5″ skillets. I just ordered 8 and can’t wait to try them with this cookie dough. The smaller size will mean an adjustment in cooking time. I’ll experiment and report back soon.

I’d love to hear from you in the comments if you try this or have your own favorite skillet recipe to share! Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed, and stay savvy!!!

Adapted from The Lodge Cast Iron Cookbook..

Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

A skillet makes these cookies golden & chewy on the outside and warm, gooey & chocolatey on the inside.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 1/2 cups plain flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• M&M's or sprinkles for for garnish

Instructions

2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
3. With electric mixer, beat sugars and butter until smooth.
4. Add vanilla.
5. Add one egg at a time, beating well after each.
6. Add flour, baking soda & salt, mixing until combined.
7. Add chocolate chips, stirring in well (dough will be stiff).
8. Spray a 10" skillet with cooking spray.
9. Spread cookie dough in skillet, patting down evenly.
10. Sprinkle with M&M's or sprinkles, if desired.
11. Bake 20 minutes OR until edges begin to lightly brown; remove from oven.
12. For gooey cookie, eat immediately.
13. For firmer cookie, allow to cool for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 5564Total Fat 223gSaturated Fat 132gCholesterol 415mgSodium 4789mgCarbohydrates 838gSugar 489gProtein 50g