Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookies
The ultimate comfort food, Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookies are warm, gooey, and bursting with chocolatey goodness. These easy cookies are perfect for weeknight baking, ensuring everyone leaves the table happy. Bake them tonight for a sweet treat that will satisfy your cravings!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Chef's Knife
- Wooden Spoon
- Skillet
- Whisk
- Oven
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup Gold Medal® All Purpose Flour
- ½ cup oats
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1¼ cups chocolate chips
- vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. This is crucial for getting that perfect bake. Make sure your oven is ready before you mix the dough, as it helps the cookies set properly.
- Spray a 9 or 10-inch cast iron skillet with nonstick spray. This ensures that your cookies won’t stick, making for easy removal and perfect presentation.
- In a large bowl, combine the unsalted butter and both sugars using an electric mixer. Beat these together until the mixture is creamy and light—about 2 to 3 minutes. This step is important because it incorporates air into the batter, helping the cookies rise.
- Add in the egg and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated. You want these wet ingredients to blend seamlessly with the creamed butter and sugars.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents and salt, preventing clumps.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Overmixing here can lead to tough cookies, so stop as soon as you see no flour patches.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. Use a spatula to ensure an even mix without overworking the dough.
- Scrape the cookie dough into the prepared skillet. Pat it down into an even layer using damp hands or hands sprayed with cooking spray. This helps to create a uniform cookie that bakes evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the cookie dough is set and lightly golden. Keep an eye on it; you want the edges to be firm while the center remains soft.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool for at least 20 minutes. This cooling period allows the cookie to firm up, making it easier to slice and serve. The aroma will be irresistible!
- Cut and serve warm. If you want to take it up a notch, serve slices topped with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat!
Notes
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh and chewy.