Chocolate Chip Pizookie (Skillet Cookie)
Intrigued by the possibilities of other versions of a chocolate chip cookie, I just had to give this a try!
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Ingredients
- 3/4 c salted butter, 1-1/2 sticks, divided
- 1/2 c granulated sugar
- 3/4 c dark brown sugar, packed
- 1-1/2 t vanilla
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 1 t baking soda
- 1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus more to sprinkle on top, if desired
Instructions
- A 10" cast iron skillet has 10SK imprinted on its bottom, yet it is 12" in diameter across the top when upright.
- Place skillet over MED-LOW heat with 1 stick of butter, cut in two sections. While whisking frequently as it melts, it will foam up and acquire a nutty aroma. Watch carefully as you whisk. Once it begins to turn golden, remove it from the heat and mix in the sugars along with the remaining (1/2 stick) butter. Continue to stir until butter has melted. Mixture will separate some but will incorporate more evenly once other ingredients are added.
- Cool for about 15-20 minutes, stirring about every 5 minutes.
- In a small dish, beat the eggs. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, fluff, spoon and level the flour. Whisk in the baking soda. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 325℉.
- Add in the vanilla and beaten eggs; stir quickly until blended with no visible remnants of egg.
- Next, blend in the flour mixture until no streaks of flour remain. You may need to lightly press the dough around the sides to pick up excess flour.
- Scatter the chips and stir them in to distribute evenly. Smooth and even out the top with an offset spatula. Sprinkle on more chips, if desired.
- Bake at 325℉for about 25-30 minutes. Center should be a little gooey and it will cook more in the pan when you remove it from the oven. My first attempt was cooked for 35 minutes, and the center was still soft, but not gooey. If you prefer a more gooey center, opt for the lesser amount of time.
- Cool for about 15 minutes before cutting into slices. An eighth can easily be a serving for two !
- If serving it later:An 1/8th can be warmed up nicely in the microwave 25-30 seconds which is perfect for either eating it as a warm cookie or prepping it for a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Slice into smaller sections (16) for smaller servings.