Cast Iron Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie with Ice Cream

Skillet Cookie Instructions

Step 1: Melt the butter [00:13]

Cut 1/2 cup of unsalted butter into small cubes and melt them directly in the cast-iron skillet over a hot stove. Ensure the pan is evenly greased by the melted butter.

Step 2: Mix the sugars and butter [00:27]

In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars. Add the hot melted butter from the skillet to the bowl and whisk until well combined.

Step 3: Add the wet ingredients [00:41]

Add an egg and a dash of vanilla extract to the mixture. Whisk until smooth.

Step 4: Add dry ingredients and combine [00:50]

Sift in the plain flour, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the butter and sugar mixture until just combined.

Step 5: Add the chocolate [01:12]

Fold in the milk chocolate chips and chocolate chunks. Reserve some to sprinkle on top.

Step 6: Assemble the skillet [01:25]

Transfer the cookie dough into the cast-iron skillet and spread it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips and chunks on top.

Step 7: Chill the cookie [01:27]

Place the skillet in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill before baking. This helps create a chewy center and crispy edges.

Step 8: Bake [01:41]

Bake in the oven at 180°C for 18 minutes. Let the cookie rest for 5 minutes after taking it out of the oven.

Step 9: Garnish and serve [01:52]

Top the warm skillet cookie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with melted chocolate.