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Easy Gooey Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie for Two

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A perfectly portioned, ultra-gooey chocolate chip cookie baked in a small cast iron skillet. Ready in under 20 minutes, this small-batch dessert delivers crisp edges and a molten center, ideal for a cozy night in.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt (optional, for finishing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your 6-inch cast iron skillet in the oven while it preheats.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes with a hand mixer or 3 minutes with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. A few streaks of flour should remain.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving about a tablespoon to press into the top of the batter later.
  7. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray or brush with melted butter.
  8. Scoop the batter into the center of the hot skillet and spread into an even layer. Press the reserved chocolate chips into the top.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and set but the center is still soft and slightly jiggly.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

For a gooier cookie, bake for 12 minutes. For a more set texture, bake for 15 minutes. The cookie continues to cook from the residual heat of the skillet after removal. Letting it rest for 5 minutes before serving allows the center to set up slightly. Room temperature ingredients are key for best texture.

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Keywords: skillet cookie, chocolate chip cookie, small batch, dessert for two, gooey cookie, cast iron cookie

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