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Small-Batch Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie for Two

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A perfectly portioned chocolate chip skillet cookie for two with crispy edges and a gooey center, ready in 25 minutes. This small-batch recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and a 6-inch cast iron skillet for a quick, indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt (for topping, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • Vanilla ice cream (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your 6-inch cast iron skillet in the oven while it preheats.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl (about 20 seconds). Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Cream the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Beat for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat on low speed until just combined.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed or fold with a spatula until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips using a rubber spatula. Reserve a small handful for topping if desired.
  8. Remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Brush the inside with the reserved melted butter.
  9. Press the cookie dough into the skillet, spreading evenly. Press reserved chocolate chips into the top if using.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are golden brown and set, and center is still slightly soft and puffy.
  11. Let the cookie cool in the skillet for 5 minutes on a cooling rack.
  12. Optional: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while still warm.
  13. Serve warm directly from the skillet, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Preheat the skillet for crispy edges. Measure flour by spooning and leveling. Watch bake time closely; start checking at 12 minutes. Let the cookie rest for 5 minutes before serving. Double the recipe for an 8-inch skillet and increase bake time by 2-3 minutes.

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Keywords: small-batch, skillet cookie, chocolate chip, for two, cast iron, easy dessert, quick dessert

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