This chocolate chip skillet cookie is the ultimate treat, perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself). Quick and easy to make, there’s no need to chill the dough or bake multiple batches – just mix, spread, and bake. Serve it straight from the pan with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. So good!
Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie: Crispy Edge with a Soft, Gooey Centre
If you are a chocolate chip cookie lover, then imagine taking your favourite treat and turning it into something even better—one giant, warm cookie with a crispy edge and a soft, gooey centre. Perfect for last minute cravings or an easy dessert to enjoy between friends.
That’s exactly what you get with the chocolate chip skillet cookie recipe. It’s like the ultimate cookie experience, only easier and more fun. No need to chill the dough, bake multiple batches or shape individual cookies.
Just mix everything together, spread it in your skillet (or any baking dish you have), and pop it in the oven. In less than 30 minutes, you will have one big, shareable cookie you can spoon out directly from the pan or cut into slices.
This chocolate chip skillet cookie is best enjoyed warm. It delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
- Quick and Easy: No need of cooking multiple batches, just mix, spread, and bake!
- Time Saver: No need to chill the dough, simply mix the ingredients and bake straightaway.
- Versatile: Scoop it warm with ice cream or cut it into slices.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Perfect for sharing (or not sharing!)
- Customisable: Easily adapt the recipe with different add-ons or flavours such as peanut butter, chopped nuts, or even use a mix of milk, dark, and white chocolate chips.
Other Chocolate Chips Cookie Recipes To Try
- Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Best-Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies by Paul Hollywood
- Chewy Banana & Chocolate Chip Cookies
Watch How to Make This Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Essential Ingredients and Equipment
To make this chocolate chip skillet cookie recipe you will need a 22-cm (9-inch) diameter skillet or round ovenproof baking tin, cake tin, pie dish of a similar size.
For ingredients, you will need:
- plain flour
- baking powder
- bicarbonate of soda
- salt
- dark chocolate chips
- granulated sugar
- dark brown sugar
- vegetable oil
- vanilla extract
- non-dairy milk (or dairy milk for non-vegan)
Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
Mix together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt, and chocolate chips (reserving 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips for later).
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
Mix the sugars into a bowl, making sure there is no sugar lumps. Using a hand whisk or food mixer, whisk together the sugars and vegetable oil until fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract and milk in the sugar mixture.
Step 3: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Mix the wet and dry ingredients together until well combined. Do not overmix.
Step 4: Bake the Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Spoon the dough into the skillet and flatten the top. Spread the reserved chocolate chips on top, pushing them down lightly into the dough. Bake the chocolate chip skillet cookie for 25 to 30 minutes until golden.
Step 5: Serve
Leave to cool a little before serving (if you are spooning the cookie leave to cool for 5 minutes before serving or leave to cool for 10 minutes if you are slicing it).
Serving Suggestions
This chocolate chip skillet cookie recipe is very versatile. Here are some delicious ways to enjoy it:
- Spoon It: Once cooled for 5 minutes, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and spoon straight from the pan.
- Slice and serve: Once cooled for 10 minutes, cut into wedges.
- Sundae Style: Add whipped cream, chopped nuts, and a cherry on top.
- Mini Skillets: Divide the dough among smaller skillets for individual servings.
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
While this chocolate chip skillet cookie is best enjoyed warm and fresh, here are some tips for storing and preparing in advance:
Storing Leftovers:
- Cover the cooled cookie with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm individual slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
Make-Ahead Options:
- Prepare the dough in advance: Mix the dough and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Freeze unbaked: Press the dough into the skillet, cover tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and leave at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking to ensure even cooking.
- Freeze baked cookie: Once cooled, wrap well and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature and reheat if desired.
I hope you enjoy this chocolate chip skillet cookie recipe as much as we do. If you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!
Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie Recipe
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 250 g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 200 g dark chocolate chips
- 80 g granulated sugar
- 125 g dark brown sugar
- 125 ml vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 60 ml non-dairy milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven 180°C / 350°F
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt, and chocolate chips (reserving 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips for later)250 g plain flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 3/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda, ½ tsp salt, 200 g dark chocolate chips
- Mix the sugars into a bowl, making sure there is no sugar lumps. Using a hand whisk or food mixer, whisk together the sugars and vegetable oil until fluffy.80 g granulated sugar, 125 g dark brown sugar, 125 ml vegetable oil
- Mix in the vanilla extract and milk in the sugar mixture.1 tsp vanilla extract, 60 ml non-dairy milk
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients together until well combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon the dough into the skillet and flatten the top. Spread the reserved chocolate chips on top, pushing them down lightly into the dough.
- Bake the chocolate chip skillet cookie for 25 to 30 minutes until golden.
- Leave to cool a little before serving (if you are spooning the cookie leave to cool for 5 minutes before serving or leave to cool for 10 minutes if you are slicing it).
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