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Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

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Ingredients

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Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

nonstick cooking spray

½ cup unsalted butter(softened)

½ cup light brown sugar(packed)

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

1 egg

1 ⅓ cups all purpose flour

1 tsp corn starch

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt(scant)

4 ounces chocolate chips(or chunks, 4 oz. is about 2/3 cup)

flaky sea salt(for serving, optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Spray an 8-inch cast-iron skillet with nonstick cooking spray.

Place the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Use a mixer to cream together the butter and sugars on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add the egg and continue to beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, 30 seconds to one minute.

Add the flour, corn starch, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Beat the mixture on medium speed until all ingredients are combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.

Fold the chocolate chips into the cookie dough until they are evenly distributed.

Transfer the cookie dough to the prepared cast-iron skillet. Use a spoon or clean hands to press the dough into an even layer.

Bake the cookie on middle rack of oven until golden brown at the edges and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 28-30 minutes.

Check to see that cookie is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of the cookie, if desired. Allow the cookie to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve the cookie warm directly from the skillet. Alternately, the cookie may be cooled to room temperature in the skillet, then cut into slices.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown Butter for Depth 🧈
Toast your unsalted butter in the skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and nutty before adding other ingredients. This adds a sophisticated, caramelized flavor that elevates the entire cookie.
Cornstarch Creates Chewiness 🪨
The cornstarch in this recipe inhibits gluten development, creating a tender, cake-like texture instead of a chewy one. Don't skip it or substitute it with extra flour.
Flaky Sea Salt at the Finish ✨
Sprinkle flaky sea salt directly on top of the warm cookie right after removing it from the skillet to create a beautiful contrast between salty and sweet with each bite.
Room Temperature Ingredients Matter 🌡️
Let your egg and butter sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before mixing to ensure even incorporation and a more cohesive dough that bakes uniformly.
Underbake for Maximum Gooeyness 😋
Remove the skillet from heat when the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly—carryover heat will finish cooking it while keeping the middle perfectly gooey.