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Chocolate chip cookie skillet topped with three scoops of vanilla ice cream and two spoons digging into the center.
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Cast Iron Skillet Cookie

This Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet is my grown-up take on the Pizookie I loved growing up, made with rich browned butter, melty milk chocolate chips, and pools of semi-sweet chocolate chunks. Crispy on the edges, gooey in the center, and best served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and a spoon.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword skillet cookie
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 675kcal
Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

  • 8 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chunks or super cookie chips
  • 1 Tbsp. softened butter to grease cast iron
  • Maldon flaky sea salt for garnish
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Instructions

  • Preheat: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 10-inch cast iron skillet with softened butter.
    1 Tbsp. softened butter
  • Brown the butter: See my blog post on How to Brown Butter. Then pour into a large bowl and let cool for 5-10 minutes.Start Timer
    8 Tbsp. unsalted butter
    Brown butter poured into mixing bowl to cool for 5-10 minutes.
  • Whisk dry ingredients: While the butter cools, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium size bowl.
    1¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. sea salt
    Side-by-side image of whisking dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
  • Add remaining wet ingredients: Once the browned butter has cooled, whisk in the egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract and milk.
    1 large egg, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 Tbsp. milk, 1 tsp. vanilla extract
    Side-by-side image of adding the rest of the wet ingredients to the browned butter and mixing to combine.
  • Combine ingredients: Stir dry ingredients into wet and gently combine.
    Side-by-side image of adding dry ingredients to the wet and mixing to combine.
  • Add chocolate chips: Gently fold in the milk chocolate chips and combine.
    1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
    Side-by-side image of adding chocolate chips to the cookie dough then mixing until combine.
  • Spread into skillet: Spread batter into the skillet evenly using a rubber spatula. Top with chocolate chunks or super cookie chips.
    4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chunks or super cookie chips
    Skillet cookie dough poured into skillet and topped with super cookie chips before baking.
  • Bake: Bake for ~15-17 minutes or until edges are slightly browned. Oven times may vary. Start Timer
    Cast iron skillet cookie baked in skillet.
  • Let cool and enjoy: Sprinkle a little Maldon flaky salt and let cool for a few minutes before digging in, if you can wait! Serve with vanilla bean ice cream and enjoy.
    Maldon flaky sea salt
    Cast iron skillet cookie topped with vanilla ice cream with two spoons digging into the center.

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Notes

  • Remove brown butter: Do not let butter cool in the pan, as it will continue to brown and possibly burn.
  • Don't over-bake: The cookie skillet will set up more in the cast iron once it’s done so I would pull out a little early to be safe.
  • Store: Let the skillet completely cool then cover it tightly with foil or transfer slices to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 2 days. The cookie will stay soft, especially in the center.
  • For longer storage, place slices in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. The cookie will firm up slightly in the fridge, but reheats beautifully.
  • Reheat: Warm individual slices in the microwave for 15–25 seconds to bring back that soft, gooey texture.
  • This recipe was updated with new photos in January 2026 (same recipe, new photos!).

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 675kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 806IU | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg