Description
To truly appreciate this dessert, it helps to understand exactly what sets a gooey deep-dish skillet cookie apart from standard baked goods. Often referred to in casual dining circles as a “pizookie” (a portmanteau of pizza and cookie), this dish takes traditional chocolate chip dough and packs it into a heavy skillet rather than portioning it onto flat baking sheets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (155 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170 g) chocolate chips or chunks
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an 8-inch or 10-inch oven-safe skillet.
- In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
- Press the dough evenly into the skillet.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the edges are golden but the center still looks slightly underbaked.
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
This deep-dish skillet cookie combines crispy golden edges with a rich, soft center loaded with chocolate. It’s an easy dessert that feels special enough for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of skillet)
- Calories: 320 kcal
Keywords: cast-iron skillet cookie, deep-dish cookie cake, warm skillet pizookie