A few days ago I hosted my first grilling party of the season. As I was pondering what to serve for dessert, I decided on a Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie. I also had some chocolate chunks on hand so I decided to throw caution to the wind and add some chunks as well.

Can you have too much chocolate? In this case, I think I did. The skillet cookie was a little too chocolatey for me so I scaled back on some of the chips and chunks. Of course, the grandkids thought it was just right and we had no leftovers. Score!

I usually make individual cookies but I had so much going on and a skillet chocolate chip cookie is much easier to make. I’m all about easy! Of course, you will need to make sure you have premium vanilla ice cream to serve with slices of the warm cookie.

Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

This Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie is crispy on the outside and ooey gooey on the inside. It’s a chocolate chip lovers dream cookie.

Preheat the oven to 350º F. Spray a 10-inch cast iron skillet with cooking spray.

In a mixing bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar and softened butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and beat after each addition. Beat in the vanilla.

Mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in with a wooden spoon. The dough will be stiff.

Stir in the chocolate chips and chunks.

Add the cookie dough to the skillet and pat evenly.

Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let sit on a wire rack for 15 minutes before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Yield: 8 slices

Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

This skillet chocolate chip cookie is ooey, gooey and oh, so delicious. It's a family favorite.

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Premium vanilla ice cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350º F.
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, beat both sugars and butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.
Add the flour and stir well with a wooden spoon. Stir in chocolate morsels and chocolate chunks.
Spray a 10-inch cast iron skillet with cooking spray. Pat the cookie dough evenly into the skillet.
Bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 653Total Fat 35gSaturated Fat 21gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 115mgSodium 644mgCarbohydrates 84gFiber 3gSugar 54gProtein 7g

Cast Iron Skillet Collection

I’ve had my cast iron skillets for years. In addition to my 10-inch cast iron skillet, I also have a cast iron cornbread wedge skillet that my mom gave me.

My aunt Jean always made cornsticks when I was growing up so a few years ago I purchased a cornstick pan so I could make them too.

My mini cast iron skillets are favorites too. I can make individual desserts or cornbread in these skillets. They are so cute.

Cast Iron Skillet Care

Most cast iron skillets come seasoned and ready to cook. Just give it a quick rinse and dry thoroughly.

A seasoned cast iron skillet should not be soaked in a sink full of soapy water. It will strip the seasoning and cause the skillet to rust. Rust is the enemy to a cast iron skillet. Of course, these skillets are never placed in the dishwasher.

Many cast iron skillet owners simply wipe a properly seasoned skillet after cooking. If you don’t feel like this is your kind of clean, add a little oil and kosher salt to clean it. Contrary to popular belief, you can even use a mild soap to wash your skillet. Just make sure to rinse and dry thoroughly.

After cleaning your cast iron skillet, rub with a very light layer of cooking oil before storing your skillet in a dry place.