Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

This Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie is baked in a cast iron skillet for crisp edges and a soft, gooey center. It's the ultimate skillet cookie dessert, like a homemade pizookie-style dessert, and while it's perfect for Valentine's Day, it's just as delicious any time you want a warm, shareable cookie skillet topped with ice cream.

Love cookies but not the scooping and baking in batches? This chocolate chip skillet cookie keeps things simple, just press the dough into a cast iron skillet and bake. You'll get one giant, gooey skillet cookie that's perfect for sharing. If you prefer the classic method of scooping individual cookies, you might also love my Joanna Gaines chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This chocolate chip skillet cookie is a giant cookie baked in a cast iron skillet, giving you crisp golden edges and a soft, gooey center. Sometimes called a pizookie, this warm, shareable skillet cookie dessert is perfect for Valentine's Day, date night, or anytime you're craving something cozy and homemade. If you're planning a festive dessert spread, be sure to check out my Easy Valentine's Day M & M Cookies too.

• No scooping required: Just press the dough into the skillet and bake
• Crispy edges & gooey center: The ultimate texture combo
• Easy, beginner-friendly recipe: Simple pantry ingredients
• Perfect for sharing: Slice it like a cookie cake and serve warm

Ingredient Notes

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• Butter– Melted butter helps create those crisp, golden edges that make a great skillet cookie dessert.
• Brown Sugar– Adds moisture and chewiness, giving this giant cookie its soft, gooey center.
• Chocolate Chips– The star of any chocolate chip skillet cookie! Use milk, semi-sweet, chocolate chunks, or a mix.
• M&M's (Optional)– Add festive color for a Valentine's Day cookie skillet, or leave them out for a classic year-round version.
  

Variations

• Make it classic– Skip the M&M's and use extra chocolate chips for a simple, year-round skillet cookie dessert.
• Try different chips– Swap in dark chocolate, white chocolate, peanut butter chips, or butterscotch chips.
• Add some crunch– Stir in chopped pecans or walnuts for texture.
• Turn it into a cookie cake– Spread the dough slightly thinner in a 12-inch skillet for more crispy edges and a sliceable cookie cake-style skillet cookie.
• Go extra gooey– Underbake slightly for a softer center and serve warm with ice cream for a true pizookie-style dessert.

How to Make a Valentine's Day Skillet Cookie

Want to turn this chocolate chip skillet cookie into a festive Valentine's Day skillet cookie? Here's how to make it extra special for the holiday.

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the butter in a cast iron skillet and set it in the oven until melted. Carefully remove the hot skillet and pour the melted butter into a medium mixing bowl.

Step 2. Stir brown sugar and vanilla into the melted butter until combined. Add the eggs and mix well.

Step 3. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 4. Gently mix in the chocolate chips to create the dough for your chocolate chip skillet cookie.

Step 5. Spread the cookie dough evenly into the cast iron skillet. Sprinkle M&M's and extra chocolate chips on top if using.

Step 6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is just set. Let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm from the skillet with ice cream if desired.

Serving Suggestions

This chocolate chip skillet cookie is best served warm and gooey straight from the pan. Try it one of these delicious ways:

• Classic pizookie style: Top with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and let it melt into the warm cookie.
• Extra chocolatey: Drizzle with hot fudge or chocolate syrup before serving.
• Caramel lovers: Add caramel sauce and a sprinkle of sea salt for a sweet-salty twist.
• Cookie cake style: Let it cool a bit more, then slice into wedges and serve like a cookie cake, similar to my Easy Christmas Cookie Cake.
• Festive for Valentine's Day: Add red and pink sprinkles or heart candies to turn it into a fun Valentine's Day dessert.

Baking Tips

• Don't overbake– The center should look slightly soft when you remove the skillet from the oven. It will continue to set as it cools, giving you that perfect gooey skillet cookie texture.
• Use the right skillet size– A 10-inch cast iron skillet gives you a thicker, softer center. A 12-inch skillet makes a thinner cookie with more crispy edges.
• Measure flour correctly– Too much flour can make your chocolate chip skillet cookie dry. Spoon and level for best results.
• Let it rest before slicing– Allow the skillet cookie dessert to cool for a few minutes so it sets up and slices more cleanly.
• Serve warm– This cookie is at its best fresh from the oven while the chocolate is still melty.
  

Storage

• Room Temperature– Cover the cooled skillet cookie tightly and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Refrigerator– Store covered in the fridge for up to 1 week. Warm slices in the microwave for a few seconds to bring back that soft, gooey texture.
• Freezer– Slice the skillet cookie dessert and store pieces in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly before serving.

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