Cast-Iron Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
Yield: Makes 1 large cookie
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. hot water
½ tsp. salt
2½ cups flour
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat the skillet in the oven while making the batter.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars. Add the eggs one at a time, being sure to combine thoroughly before proceeding. Stir in the vanilla.
- Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water and add to the batter along with the salt. Stir in the flour and chocolate chips.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and spoon the batter into it, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Serve with ice cream.
- **Note: This recipe uses a 12.5″ skillet. A slightly larger or smaller skillet can be used; just keep an eye on cooking time.
Excerpted from The Southern Skillet Cookbook: Over 100 Recipes to Make Comfort Food in Your Cast-Iron by Cider Mill PressGarden & Gun has affiliate partnerships and may receive a portion of sales when a reader clicks to buy a product. All products are independently selected by the G&G editorial team.
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