Pan-Roasted Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet
Warm chocolate chip cookie dough cooked in a skillet with a golden crust and gooey center, perfect for sharing. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick), softened unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup, packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp for skillet vegetable oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar using a hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Step 2: Beat in 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Step 5: Fold in 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips evenly.
- Step 6: Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp vegetable oil, swirling to coat the bottom.
- Step 7: Spread the cookie dough evenly in the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is set but soft.
- Step 8: Remove skillet from heat and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.









