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Gooey Cast Iron Chocolate Chip Cookie Giant

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A quick and easy giant chocolate chip cookie baked in a cast iron skillet with a crisp edge and gooey center, perfect for sharing and comforting any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (270g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or mix with dark chocolate chunks)
  • Optional: handful of chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • Optional: sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cast iron skillet in the oven while it heats to warm it up slightly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar with a hand or stand mixer for about 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large room temperature eggs one at a time, then add 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated but avoid overbeating.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula or on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips and any optional nuts.
  7. Carefully remove the preheated skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Lightly grease it with butter or non-stick spray.
  8. Spread the cookie dough evenly in the skillet, pressing gently to fill the pan but not packing it down.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center looks just set but still soft and slightly jiggly.
  10. Let the cookie cool in the skillet for about 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set while keeping the center gooey.

Notes

Use softened butter, not melted, for the right dough consistency. Do not overmix after adding flour to keep the cookie tender. Preheat the skillet for a crisp crust. Pull the cookie out when the center is still slightly jiggly to maintain gooeyness. Optionally sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-salty contrast. Let skillet cool before washing to maintain seasoning.

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