a tasty little morsel

Warm, gooey chocolate chip skillet cookie baked in a mini cast iron pan

Is there anything more indulgent than your very own, gooey chocolate chip cookie -baked in a tiny skillet, topped with melting ice cream and served straight from the oven?

A chocolate chip mini skillet cookie is a soft, and chewy cookie baked in a mini cast iron skillet. The edges are crisp and golden brown while the center remains gooey and rich. Made with. a buttery dough studded with chocolate chips, it’s a warm, decadent dessert. Often served straight from the oven, it’s best enjoyed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. As the ice cream melts into the hot cookie, you get a delicious contrast between hot melty chocolate and cold, creamy ice cream.

Why You’ll Love These

Single serving, no slicing. Everyone gets their own-no fighting over the chewy middle
Perfectly gooey centers. The small size keeps the centers extra soft and molten.
Customizable toppings. Ice cream, caramel drizzle, sprinkles-make it your own.
Great for entertaining. Bake a batch in mini skillets and let guests go wild with toppings.

Make It Extra:

Peanut butter swirl: Add a teaspoon of peanut butter to the center before baking
Nutty: Mix in chopped pecans or walnuts
Brown butter base: Used brown butter for extra depth and a toasty, nutty flavor.
Holiday twist: Add peppermint chips, toffee bits or crushed Oreos to the dough.

These chocolate chip mini skillet cookies are everything you want in a dessert-simple to make, perfectly gooey and baked in individual cast iron pans. Save this recipe for when you need a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert that feels extra special.

NOTES– the mini skillets used here I found on Amazon, they are 4in.

Until next time-bake something you love and savor every tasty little morsel🩵

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Soft, chewy, chocolatey cookie in your individual mini skillet. A touch of flaky salt on top with a scoop of ice cream makes this a perfect treat!

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Course: Dessert

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Servings:

Equipment

6 mini cast iron skillets

Ingredients

6 tbsp salted butter, room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg (large) room temperature
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch kosher salt
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
flaky sea salt (optional-sprinkle on top)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F-grease 6 (4-5 in) mini cast iron skillets with butter or cooking spray and place on baking sheet
In large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar.
Add egg and vanilla to butter mixture-stir until combined
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and kosher salt
Add to butter mixture to flour mixture-stir just until combined- do not overmix
Fold in chocolate chips
Scoop dough into greased mini skillets- I use ice cream scoop, approx. 1/4 cup each
Sprinkle top with flaky salt, if desired
Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown
Cool for about 10 minutes- Serve with a scoop of ice cream!