This Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie Recipe is a thick chocolate chip cookie that is baked in a cast-iron skillet so you get the crispy edges with an extra gooey center and tons of chocolate! It is a great skillet dessert to share or an indulgent single serving!
This might be the easiest chocolate chip cookie recipe ever. You mix all the ingredients together, no chilling required, and stuff it all into a cast-iron skillet. You don't have to roll out individual cookies, you just serve the whole thing nice and warm straight from the oven! You don't need to go to Broadway Pizza, Uno's or Chicago to enjoy a Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie.
If you're looking for more skillet dessert recipes check out this Peanut Butter S'mores Skillet Cookie, Skillet Brownie, or Cookies and Cream Skillet Cookie.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- There is no chilling or rolling out of the cookie dough require, so it saves effort on your part! My Brookies require no chilling as well!
- You get the delightful mixture of textures with the crunchy edges and the gooey center. You can also find this in my Nutella Skillet Cookie.
- The size of Deep Dish Cookie is perfect for sharing. These Coffee Cake Muffins are a great treat to share too.
- It is a warm and indulgent dessert. Much like my Chocolate Lava Cake!
Ingredients
- Measuring the all-purpose flour correctly is very important. I suggest weighing your flour out. If you want to use a measuring cup, make sure you spoon the flour into the cup and level it off with a knife. Don’t use the cup to scoop directly from the flour.
- It will be easier to incorporate the egg into the batter if they are at room temperature.
- I used semi-sweet chocolate, but you can use whatever you like best. If you're wanting puddles of chocolate chop up a chocolate bar instead of using chocolate chips. You can find the same puddles of chocolate in my Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Scones.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
- You can use different types of chocolate or mix-ins to make an Oreo Skillet Cookie, M&M's cookie, or Reese's Cookie Skillet to easily change up the flavor.
- Add a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream on top to serve.
- You can add cocoa powder to the cookie dough to make a double chocolate skillet cookie.
- Use a mini cast iron pan to make several mini skillet cookies.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-By-Step Instructions
STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F). If you're using a cast-iron skillet you shouldn't need to do anything to make it non-stick If you don't have a cast-iron skillet you can just use a small baking dish for the same effect. Either one needs to be 6.5 inches and you will need to spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.
STEP 2: In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until free of lumps
STEP 3: In another medium bowl beat the softened butter, sugar, and vanilla until soft and creamy.
STEP 4: Add egg and beat well.
STEP 5: Add flour mixture in two additions, mixing until just combined after each. Mix until just combined
STEP 6: Fold in the chocolate chips. If you love cookie dough you should check out my Edible Cookie Dough Recipe.
STEP 7: Press the dough into the prepared skillet or dish. Top with extra chocolate.
STEP 8: Place the deep dish chocolate chip cookie in the oven with a cookie sheet underneath it to catch any that might spill over.
STEP 9: Bake for about 30-35 minutes for a doughy center, 5-10 minutes longer if you would like your cookie to be more done in the center.
Expert Baking Tips
- Add chunks of chocolate on top before baking. This will give you those incredible puddles of chocolate on top of the deep dish cookie.
- Use an oven thermometer. Most ovens run either hot or cold. Using an oven thermometer ensures that you are baking your cookie at the perfect temperature.
- Weigh your ingredients. One of the most common baking mistakes that I see is measuring incorrectly, especially with flour. The best way to get accurate measurements every time is to weigh them with a kitchen scale.
- Don't over mix. You need to mix your batter until all of the ingredients are JUST combined, otherwise, you will make too much gluten and your cookie will be tough instead of tender.
Recipe FAQ's
This deep dish cookie is best served warm, about 5-10 minutes out of the oven. You can serve the skillet cookie with spoons and allow people to share or cut the cookie into slices, like a deep dish cookie pizza. I also highly recommend adding scoops of vanilla ice cream on top.
I don't recommend baking the cookie ahead of time, as it is best served warm, but you can make the dough ahead of time and bake it when you are ready to serve.
Room Temperature: The deep dish chocolate chip cookie can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days.
Refrigerator: If stored correctly in an airtight container the cookie will last up to 1 week in the fridge.
Freezer: If stored correctly in an airtight container it will last up to 2 months in the freezer.
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Recipe
Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
For Cookie
- 1 ⅛ cup (135 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (159 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
For Cookie:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray a 6.5-inch dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another medium bowl, beat softened butter, sugar, and vanilla together until soft and creamy. Add egg and beat well.
- Add flour mixture in two additions, mixing until just combined after each. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Press the cookie dough into the skillet.
- Place skillet into the preheated oven. Place a cookie sheet under it in case of any spillover.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes for a very soft center. Bake for 5-10 longer for a firmer cookie.
Notes
- Add chunks of chocolate on top before baking. This will give you those incredible puddles of chocolate on top of the deep dish cookie.
- Don't over mix. You need to mix your batter until all of the ingredients are JUST combined, otherwise, you will make too much gluten and your cookie will be tough instead of tender.
- The provided nutrition information is an estimate. The calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.
Keyur says
Hi insted of egg any thinG i can replace
Thanks
Ellie Haley says
I haven’t played with egg replacements very much but a lot of people say you can use 1/4 cup applesauce or yogurt per egg
Anonymous says
Looks delicious 😋
Ellie Haley says
It's one of my favorite desserts! So simple but so tasty!
Emilie says
I MADE THIS FOR FRIENDS AND ONE SAID IT WAS THE BEST DESSERT THEY HAD EVER EATEN. so easy and soooo delicious!!
Brijesh says
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I am a vegetarian and I don't eat eggs. Is there any substitute you recommend for eggs? Thanks!
Caitlin Benson says
This is soooo heavenly! Too good that my bf "banned" me from making it again Lol
Stephany says
I made this for my friend & i. We finIshed it in one Night! Let me tell you it’s killer!!!!
Anonymous says
I made this for VALENTINES and three times after that. My husband lives this skilet cookie !!
Emily Cervera says
Amazing recipe! Easy to follow instructions!! My new go to chocolate chip skillet recipe!!!
Anonymous says
Wish you’d put the calories under each dessert ):
Anonymous says
I’m making this for Valentine’s Day. Sounds amazing
Ellie Haley says
Let me know what you think of it!
Karly says
Amazing! Love that gooey inside! Thanks for sharing.
Ellie Haley says
Thanks for stopping by! 🙂