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Cozy Soft-Baked Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

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A quick and easy soft-baked chocolate chip skillet cookie with a tender, buttery center and lightly crisp edges, perfect for back-to-school treats and cozy family moments.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (135 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven while it heats up (about 10 minutes).
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a wooden spoon or spatula until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and stir until well combined and slightly glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Spread the cookie dough evenly into the skillet, smoothing the top with a spatula or back of a spoon.
  8. Optionally, sprinkle flaky sea salt gently over the top.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden and set but the center still looks soft and jiggly. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly.
  10. Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the cookie to set while keeping the center soft and gooey.

Notes

Use softened butter for better mixing and tender crumb. Do not overmix dough to keep cookie soft. Warm skillet before adding dough to ensure even baking and crisp edges. Tent with foil if edges brown too fast. Let cookie rest after baking to finish cooking and set properly. Flaky sea salt on top enhances chocolate flavor. Gluten-free flour can be used as a substitute. Coconut oil can replace butter for dairy-free version but texture will differ.

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