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    Home » Recipes » Cookies

    Published: May 30, 2021 · Modified: Jun 28, 2023 by Ellie Haley · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

    Deep Dish Cookie

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    a deep dish cookie on a metal tray with a linen napkin and four spoons beside it. It says deep dish cookie across the top.

    This Deep Dish Cookie 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!

    a deep dish cookie on a metal tray with a linen napkin and four spoons beside it.

    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 this Deep Dish 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
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • Step-By-Step Instructions
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • Recipe FAQ's
    • More Recipes You'll Love
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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!
    • 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.
    • It is a warm and indulgent dessert. Much like my Chocolate Lava Cake!

    Ingredients

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    • 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.

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    STEP 2: In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until free of lumps

    the butter and sugar combined in a glass bowl on a grey background.

    STEP 3: In another medium bowl beat the softened butter, sugar, and vanilla until soft and creamy.

    the butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla combined in a glass bowl on a grey background.

    STEP 4: Add egg and beat well.

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    STEP 5: Add flour mixture in two additions, mixing until just combined after each. Mix until just combined

    the completed cookie dough in a glass bowl on a grey background.

    STEP 6: Fold in the chocolate chips. If you love cookie dough you should check out my Edible Cookie Dough Recipe.

    the deep dish cookie before being baked.

    STEP 7: Press the dough into the prepared skillet or dish. Top with extra chocolate.

    STEP 8: Place the skillet 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

    How do I serve a deep dish cookie?

    This 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 pizza pie. I also highly recommend adding scoops of vanilla ice cream on top.

    Can the cookie be made ahead of time?

    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.

    How do I store the skillet cookie?

    Room Temperature: The deep dish 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.

    A deep dish cookie topped with three scoops of vanilla ice cream on a metal tray with a linen napkin and three spoons beside it. One spoon is taking a scoop out of it.

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    If you tried this Deep Dish Cookie or any other recipe on my website, please leave a star rating and let me know how it went in the  comments below. I so appreciate hearing from you!

    Recipe

    a deep dish cookie on a metal tray with a linen napkin and four spoons beside it.

    Deep Dish Cookie

    Ellie Haley
    This Deep Dish Cookie 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!
    4.95 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 477 kcal

    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
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    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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25skillet cookieCalories: 477kcalCarbohydrates: 56.9gProtein: 5.8gFat: 25.9gSaturated Fat: 15.7gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 478mgPotassium: 99mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 29.2gCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Keyur says

      August 19, 2021 at 1:55 pm

      Hi insted of egg any thinG i can replace
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        August 20, 2021 at 12:40 pm

        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

        Reply
    2. Anonymous says

      June 04, 2021 at 1:40 am

      Looks delicious 😋

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        June 04, 2021 at 7:25 am

        It's one of my favorite desserts! So simple but so tasty!

        Reply
    3. Emilie says

      May 15, 2021 at 3:21 am

      5 stars
      I MADE THIS FOR FRIENDS AND ONE SAID IT WAS THE BEST DESSERT THEY HAD EVER EATEN. so easy and soooo delicious!!

      Reply
    4. Brijesh says

      January 31, 2021 at 9:24 am

      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!

      Reply
    5. Caitlin Benson says

      January 05, 2021 at 10:34 pm

      5 stars
      This is soooo heavenly! Too good that my bf "banned" me from making it again Lol

      Reply
    6. Stephany says

      December 07, 2020 at 9:34 pm

      I made this for my friend & i. We finIshed it in one Night! Let me tell you it’s killer!!!!

      Reply
    7. Anonymous says

      December 07, 2020 at 8:43 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for VALENTINES and three times after that. My husband lives this skilet cookie !!

      Reply
    8. Emily Cervera says

      December 07, 2020 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe! Easy to follow instructions!! My new go to chocolate chip skillet recipe!!!

      Reply
    9. Anonymous says

      May 19, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      Wish you’d put the calories under each dessert ):

      Reply
    10. Anonymous says

      February 11, 2020 at 8:34 pm

      I’m making this for Valentine’s Day. Sounds amazing

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        February 11, 2020 at 8:35 pm

        Let me know what you think of it!

        Reply
    11. Karly says

      August 14, 2019 at 9:43 am

      Amazing! Love that gooey inside! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        August 14, 2019 at 9:47 am

        Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

        Reply

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