Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie Recipe (2024)

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Posted Feb 12, 2020, Updated Jan 04, 2024

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The best Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie recipe is easy to make in 20 minutes! This ooey gooey skillet cookie (Pizookie) is better than any restaurant version, best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream & drizzle of chocolate sauce!

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This is, hands down,the best Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie recipe you will ever try. It’s adapted from our famous chocolate chip cookie recipe, and I dare say it iseven better than the original, due to it’s ooey gooey texture.

This warm & melty skillet cookie is completely irresistible. It’s like eating warm cookie dough topped with vanilla ice cream & drizzled with chocolate sauce, and it’s significantly more delicious than any restaurant version you’ve ever had!

Plus it’s easy to make & comes together in 20 minutes flat! Which means there’s no need to go to your local BJ’s to get a Pizookie when you can enjoy the dessert nirvana that is my version of the skillet cookie.

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Skillet Cookie Recipe: Ingredients

Before we dive in and I show you how to make a cast iron skillet cookie at home, let’s chat about the ingredients in this pizookie recipe!

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  • Salted Butter. unsalted butter, coconut oil and ghee are all good substitutes.
  • Granulated Sugar. use white sugar or organic cane sugar.
  • Light Brown sugar.dark brown sugar works well, it just imparts a stronger molasses taste.
  • All-purpose Flour. Use all-purpose gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • ChocolateChips.You can use chocolate chunks, chopped chocolate, or chocolate chips. It doesn’t matter what you use, as long as you use 1 cup. Let your imagination run wild and add some chopped candy (peanut butter cups, M&Ms, etc.) or flavored chocolate bars.
  • Milk.heavy cream or half and half are good substitutes. Or use coconut milk.
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How to Make a Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

This Pizookie recipe is easy to make, but as always, we will walk through the process step-by-step to ensure your success! Don’t forget to watch the video too!

The first step in making this skillet chocolate chip cookie is to cream together the butter and sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. You can do this in a standing mixer or in a large bowl with a hand-held mixer. Both work equally well.

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Next, add the vanilla extract & egg and beat again until the mixture is hom*ogenous (uniform throughout).

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Next, add the dry ingredients on top of the wet ingredients. Stir them together gently then beat until everything is combined and there are no lumps.

Then, add the chocolate chips (or mix-ins of choice) and stir by hand until the chocolate chips are evenly distributed throughout the skillet cookie batter.

A note about the batter:

As you can see below, the batter for this cast iron skillet cookie is soft and wet. It is not supposed to be soupy, but itis supposed to be easy to spread and sticky.

If you find your batter doesn’t have the consistency below, add more milk 1/2 TBS at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.

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Next, spread the pizookie batter into the prepared cast iron skillet. Due to the sticky nature of the dough, I recommend using a greased spatula or greased hands to spread it evenly in the dish.

Sprinkle chocolate chips on top (optional)

If desired, add a few extra chocolate chips on top of the evenly-spread out dough. I like to do this for both looks and extra chocolate (of course).

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Bake the Skillet Cookie

Next, bake the cast iron skillet cookie for 15 minutes, or until the sides are just browning/set and the middle is still slightly jiggly.

Please do not over-bake. Remember the skillet cookie will continue to bake after it is removed from the oven.

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Serve

Let the skillet cookie cool for 5-10 minutes before you serve it! When I make it for our family I like to skip the plates, add some homemade vanilla ice cream or the best chocolate ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce give everyone a spoon and let them all dig in.

However, when serving guests I cut it into pieces and scoop it into individual bowls.I also love serving it with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.

Store/Freeze

Let the pizookie cool and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, or in the freezer for up to two months. If freezing for a while you might want to individually wrap portions in plastic wrap to keep them fresh.

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Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie Recipe FAQs

Can I double this recipe?

Yes, you can double it and bake it in two different skillets to serve more guests.

Can I halve the recipe?

If you want a smaller serving you absolutely can halve the recipe and bake it in a small cast iron skillet!

Why is my skillet cookie dry.

The only way this recipe could turn out dry is if it’s over baked. Be very careful to remove it as soon as the edges look set and the top is just barely browned. Since it’s baked in a cast iron skillet it will continue to cook after it has been removed from the oven.

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Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie (Pizookie Recipe)

Laura

The best Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie recipe is easy to make in 20 minutes! This ooey gooey skillet cookie (Pizookie) is better than any restaurant version, best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream & drizzle of chocolate sauce!

5 from 28 votes

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 10 Servings

Calories 318

Prep Time5 minutes minutes

Cook Time15 minutes minutes

Total Time20 minutes minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  • Lightly grease a 10” cast iron skillet. Set aside.

  • Cream together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl with a hand-held mixer.

  • Add egg, milk and vanilla and beat until combined.

  • Add flour, sea salt, baking soda and baking powder. Beat, starting on low speed and increasing to high as the dry ingredients get incorporated. Beat until a slightly sticky dough forms.

  • Add chocolate chips and stir in by hand.

  • Pour batter into the prepared cast iron skillet.

  • Use a greased spatula to evenly spread out the cookie dough in the skillet.

  • Sprinkle a handful of extra chocolate chips on top (if desired).

  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until the sides are just browning/set and the middle is still slightly jiggly. Please do not over-bake. Remember the skillet cookie will continue to bake after it is removed from the oven.

  • Let cool 5-10 minutes.

  • Serve warm with ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce!

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Notes

Pizookie Ingredients & Substitutions

  • Salted Butter. unsalted butter, coconut oil and ghee are all good substitutes.
  • Granulated Sugar. use white sugar or organic cane sugar.
  • Light Brown sugar.dark brown sugar works well, it just imparts a stronger molasses taste.
  • All-purpose Flour. Use all-purpose gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • ChocolateChips.You can use chocolate chunks, chopped chocolate, or chocolate chips. It doesn’t matter what you use, as long as you use 1 cup. Let your imagination run wild and add some chopped candy (peanut butter cups, M&Ms, etc.) or flavored chocolate bars.
  • Milk.heavy cream or half and half are good substitutes. Or use coconut milk.

Store/Freeze

Let the pizookie cool and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, or in the freezer for up to two months. If freezing for a while you might want to individually wrap portions in plastic wrap to keep them fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Did you enjoy this recipe? Have a question? Leave a comment below!

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FAQs

What is the Crumbl skillet cookie? ›

A skillet cookie is essentially a pizookie, a warm cookie baked in a skillet (hence the name) or small round pan, topped with ice cream and served warm. Since it wouldn't be practical for Crumbl to serve these with ice cream, they adapted a vanilla bean mousse to mimic the ice cream.

Should chocolate chip cookies be flattened before baking? ›

The cookies are not supposed to flatten out completely during baking, but remain slightly mounded. This gives the cookies their soft centres. In the method it says to put mounds of the cookie dough on the baking sheet and not to flatten the mounds (step 5).

What makes chocolate chip cookies fluffy instead of flat? ›

Butter keeps cookies fluffy in two ways. First, creaming cold butter with sugar creates tiny, uniform air pockets that will remain in the dough it bakes up. Second, cold butter naturally takes a longer time to melt in the oven.

Why are Crumbl cookies so special? ›

From day one, it was important to them that Crumbl customers see their cookies being mixed, balled, baked and dressed in real-time. Equally as important were the high-quality ingredients used in each unique batch.

What makes Crumbl cookies so special? ›

The company's unique flavors and constantly changing menu may contribute to its success, since it's created a set of reviewers who anxiously await for the new menu to debut so they can try them. Crumbl has something of a cult following. Its signature pink boxes flow with the chain's Instagrammable aesthetic.

Should you chill chocolate chip cookie dough? ›

The cookie baked from room temperature, being thinner, has a more uniform texture, while the one baked straight from the fridge. is thick enough to accommodate a softer interior. and crispier exterior. No contest. Generally speaking, you should chill your cookie dough before baking it.

What happens if you don't flatten peanut butter cookies? ›

Peanut butter cookies don't spread as they cook, so you have to flatten them before hand. This ensures that the middle will cook through before the outside burns. As for the pattern created, it actually creates slightly more surface area, so you'll get more browning at the extra edges that you create.

Should cookies be cooked at the bottom top or middle racks? ›

Which oven rack position should you use when baking cookies? Cookies should be baked on the center oven rack for even heating and air circulation. As a best practice, is it recommended to rotate the cookie sheet or sheets roughly halfway, or shortly thereafter, through the baking time, if needed.

Should I use baking soda or baking powder in cookies? ›

Baking soda is typically used for chewy cookies, while baking powder is generally used for light and airy cookies. Since baking powder is comprised of a number of ingredients (baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, etc.), using it instead of pure baking soda will affect the taste of your cookies.

Why are my chocolate chip cookies cakey instead of chewy? ›

Using too much flour will make your cookies too cakey, so try reducing the flour amount by two tablespoons. Avoid using cake flour instead; try a mix of all-purpose flour and bread flour for a more dense and chewy texture.

What does cornstarch do to cookies? ›

1. Cookies. Cornstarch does kind of incredible things to cookies. I mean not only does it give them soft centers, prevents them from spreading, and makes them somewhat thick (in a good way), but it also contributes to the chewiness factor, which, in my opinion, is the most important cookie attribute.

What is the secret ingredient to keep cookies soft? ›

Brown Sugar

Adding moisture to your cookie dough can help make it softer and chewier, and stay soft for longer. That's why I use much more brown sugar than granulated sugar in this recipe.

Will melted butter make cookies flat? ›

Cookies made with melted butter often deflate and become denser when they cool, resulting in a perfectly cooked fudgy center — a similar textural result to brownies that get rapped (aka banged against an oven rack mid-bake to deflate them) or Sarah Kieffer's iconic pan-banging cookies that turn out pleasantly compact.

Why do my chocolate chip cookies come out flat sometimes? ›

OVEN IS TOO HOT

Oven temperatures are a crucial factor in baking. If your cookies consistently come out flat, you may have selected the wrong baking temperature. If you bake cookies using too much heat, the fats in the dough begin to melt before the other ingredients can cook together and form your cookie's rise.

What are Crumbl cookies most popular? ›

Some of the most popular Crumbl cookie flavors include the Honey Cake with Teddy Grahams and Birthday Cake. In recent weeks, some of Crumbl's featured recipes include S'mores, Snickerdoodle Cupcake, Iced Oatmeal, Raspberry Danish, Cookie Butter Lava, Cotton Candy, Dulce de Leche, Brookie, Oatmeal Raisin, and more.

How many calories in a skillet cookie? ›

Chili's Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie (1 Serving) contains 176g total carbs, 172g net carbs, 50g fat, 15g protein, and 1180 calories.

Does Crumbl under cook their cookies? ›

Our cookies are meant to be crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside but not undercooked. If your cookies seem undercooked, please contact Customer Assist using the chat bubble 💬 at crumblcookies.com/contact. We want to make a report with your feedback!

What is in the fried ice cream cookie at Crumbl cookies? ›

Crumbl Added the 'Fried Ice Cream Cookie' to its Weekly Menu

The outermost layer of the cookie is made from cinnamon crumble while the layer directly under this one is a generous smear of white chocolate buttercream. The buttercream holds the crumbled cinnamon bits nicely in place, resulting in an easy-to-eat cookie.

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