Philadelphia, PA—Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookies are a great way to welcome the winter months. This freshly baked pan cookie tastes great accompanied by vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup, or you can use your imagination and try other toppings with this perfect for special family nights treat.
Warm Up Winter Nights with a Giant Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
A warm, gooey Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie is the perfect treat to welcome the winter months. This giant, freshly baked pan cookie is delicious, but even better when topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, fresh berries, or any other toppings your family loves. It's the ideal dessert for special family nights or cozy gatherings.
Yields: 8-10 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15-18 minutes Cooling time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 10-inch cast iron skillet
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 7 tablespoons (3.5 oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ⅓ cup packed dark or light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE® Dark Chocolate Morsels
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)
- Vanilla DREYER'S or EDY'S SLOW CHURNED Light Ice Cream (for serving)
- Fresh sliced strawberries and blueberries (optional for serving)
- NESTLÉ NESQUIK Chocolate Flavor Syrup (optional, for serving)
Equipment:
- 10-inch cast iron skillet
- Medium mixing bowl
- Large mixing bowl
- Mixer (hand or stand)
- Spatula
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir well to combine.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixer bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and light.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Chocolate and Nuts: Stir in the NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE® Dark Chocolate Morsels and toasted walnuts (if using).
- Press into Skillet: Press the cookie dough evenly into the 10-inch cast iron skillet.
- Bake: Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still slightly soft.
- Cool and Serve: Let the skillet cookie cool for 10 minutes in the skillet before serving.
- Serve with Toppings: Serve warm, topped with scoops of vanilla DREYER'S or EDY'S SLOW CHURNED Light Ice Cream, fresh berries, and a drizzle of NESTLÉ NESQUIK Chocolate Flavor Syrup, if desired.
Tips and Variations:
- For a chewier cookie, slightly underbake it.
- Use different types of chocolate chips, such as milk chocolate, semi-sweet, or white chocolate.
- Add other mix-ins like chopped pecans, pretzels, or toffee bits.
- Warm the skillet slightly before adding the ice cream for a more decadent dessert.
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