Description
To truly appreciate this spectacular dessert, it helps to understand exactly what makes it such a unique culinary creation. The word itself is a playful portmanteau, combining the words pizza and cookie to describe a deeply comforting treat that is shaped like a deep-dish pizza but tastes like the finest chocolate chip cookie imaginable.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Skillet Cookie
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For Serving
- 6 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
- Chocolate sauce (optional)
- Caramel sauce (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or oven-safe baking dish.
2. Make the Cookie Dough
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
3. Assemble
- Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared skillet.
- Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top for a bakery-style finish.
4. Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown while the center remains slightly soft.
- Do not overbake—the cookie will continue to set as it cools.
5. Cool Slightly
- Let the skillet cookie rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
6. Serve
- Top the warm cookie with generous scoops of vanilla bean ice cream.
- Drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce if desired.
- Finish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or sprinkles.
Notes
Whether it’s movie night, a family gathering, or simply treating yourself, this warm skillet cookie is guaranteed to bring smiles with every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of skillet) with 1 scoop ice cream
- Calories: 520 kcal
Keywords: cast iron skillet chocolate chip cookie, deep dish pizookie dessert, warm pan cookie with vanilla ice cream