Description
A quick, easy dessert that yields a warm, gooey, chocolate chip skillet cookie perfect for two people, ready in just 15 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (25g) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons (25g) all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (30g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt, optional for topping
- Vanilla ice cream, optional for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). If using parchment paper, cut a small circle to fit the bottom of a 4-5 inch oven-safe skillet.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter (microwave in 15-second bursts). Let it cool slightly, then whisk in granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until glossy and thickened.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
- Transfer dough to the prepared skillet and press evenly to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Scatter chocolate chips over the top and press in slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and crispy, but the center looks slightly underbaked.
- Cool in the skillet for 2 minutes to set. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
- Serve warm directly from the skillet, optionally with ice cream.
Notes
Do not overbake; the center should look soft when removed from the oven as it will firm up while cooling. Use room temperature egg yolk to prevent seizing. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of the skillet c
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: small batch dessert, skillet cookie, chocolate chip cookie, easy dessert, quick recipes, baking for two, gluten-free option