Gooey Chocolate Chip Skillet (Printable)

A giant chocolate chip baked in skillet form with crispy edges and a soft, gooey center.

# What you'll need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
05 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

09 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - Flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and sea salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with brown and granulated sugars until smooth and glossy.
04 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to wet mixture; whisk until fully combined.
05 - Fold dry ingredients gradually into wet mixture using a spatula, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold in most chocolate chips, reserving a handful for topping.
07 - Transfer dough into a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, smoothing the surface evenly; sprinkle reserved chocolate chips and flaky sea salt atop.
08 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until edges are golden and center is set but soft.
09 - Allow to cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving warm directly from skillet, optionally with ice cream.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • For extra gooeyness underbake slightly
  • Swap semi sweet chips for dark milk or white chocolate or add chopped nuts
03 -
  • Use cast iron skillet for best even baking
  • Do not overmix dough to keep cookie tender
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