This outrageously easy Skillet Cookie serves up cookie magic on a gigantic scale! So grab the chocolate… as in all of it! Because this colossal cookie is about to make you household famous!

Baked chocolate chip skillet cookie with sprinkles in cast iron skillet.
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Trust me, this chocolate chip skillet cookie is about to satisfy every last cookie craving you’ve ever had!

It’s everything you love about chocolate chip cookies… but upsized to a massively indulgent scale! Seriously, this cookie will have you day dreaming about cookies for the rest of the week!

Alex writes: "This is dessert heaven"

With this recipe there’s no need to fuss around making lots of little cookie dough balls, and then baking sheet after sheet of cookies.

Nope… because with this cast iron skillet cookie you’re about to get your cookie baking done all at once… using just one brilliant pan! 

You’ll simply take every last bit of delicious cookie dough… and pour it all right into your cast iron skillet, like you do with this Giant Birthday Cookie. Then, you’ll just pop it in the oven and wait for those heavenly smells to start wafting through your home.

Just don’t be surprised if your kitchen becomes crowded with cookie monsters galore! With such a sensational dessert baking, you’ll likely attract quite a crowd!

At least that’s what happens when I make these ooey gooey S’mores in the Oven, or this Easy Biscuit Monkey Bread! 

So are you ready to get on with the show and get this glorious skillet chocolate chip cookie baking?

Here’s what you’ll need…

Chocolate chip cookie in a cast iron skillet.

Ingredients

You’ll just need the following ingredients to make your dreamy cast iron skillet cookie…

  • All Purpose Flour
  • Baking Powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Salt – I like to use Sea Salt for best flavor. 
  • Butter – I used unsalted to ensure the optimal salt content.
  • Eggs
  • Brown Sugar – See How to Keep Brown Sugar Soft.
  • Granulated Sugar – Just your basic white sugar.
  • Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – My favorite is Ghirardelli!
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Rainbow Sprinkles

You’ll also need to have a 12″ Cast Iron Skillet to bake up this giant skillet chocolate chip cookie.

Trust me, Quick and Easy Dessert Recipes don’t get much easier than this!

Cookies ingredients including butter, baking powder, and baking soda.

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It’s actually so easy to make the most amazing chocolate chip skillet cookie with cookie dough!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Start by mixing up your dough.

Cookie Dough in a mixing bowl.

2. Then stir in your chocolate chips with a large spoon.

3. Lightly grease your skillet, then transfer the dough into the skillet.

4. Then bake your giant chocolate chip cookie per the instructions in the recipe card below.

5. Right when your cookie is done, sprinkle the cookie with rainbow sprinkles and press in your final chocolate chips.

6. Allow your skillet cookie to cool before serving slicing and serving it straight from your skillet.

Easy Peasy!!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Skillet chocolate chip cookie with sprinkles.

Prep Ahead Tips

If prepping ahead, your chocolate chip skillet cookie dough can be made in advance. Then, after preparing the dough and stirring in the chocolate chips, cover the dough tightly and store in refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Storage Tips

Skillet chocolate chip cookie leftovers can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. Store the pieces covered in an airtight container, or simply cover the entire skillet with foil and leave on the counter.

Lodge cast iron skillet with a chocolate chip cookie.

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy skillet cookie recipe with chocolate chips…

F. writes: “Made one with M&MS”

Alex writes: “This is dessert heaven”

Kyla writes: “Amazing!”

Kim writes: “Definitely a fam fave!”

Rebecca writes: “I love these! They’re so perfect for birthday treats covered in icing!”

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Skillet Cookie

By Heidi Miller
This outrageously easy Skillet Cookie serves up cookie magic on a gigantic scale! So grab the chocolate… as in all of it! Because this colossal cookie is about to make you household famous!
Servings: 12
Baked chocolate chip skillet cookie with sprinkles in cast iron skillet.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 33 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 3 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp. Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp. Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup packed Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (set 1/4 cup aside), (one 12 oz. bag)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp. Rainbow Sprinkles

Instructions 

  • Gather your ingredients.
    Cookies ingredients including butter, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In medium bowl, whisk together Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Salt until well combined.
  • In large mixing bowl, cream together Butter, Brown Sugar, White Sugar, and Vanilla Extract with mixer. After well mixed, add eggs and continue mixing.
  • Gradually mix in flour mixture until all is well combined.
    Cookie Dough in a mixing bowl.
  • Stir in 1 3/4 cup Chocolate Chips with large spoon.
  • Lightly grease 12″ Cast Iron Skillet, then transfer dough into skillet, pressing down evenly with spatula.
  • Bake for 33 – 40 minutes, or until cookie puffs up and edges are done and crispy. Center will be slightly gooey, which adds to the decadence of this over-the-top treat.
  • Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with Rainbow sprinkles, then gently press remaining 1/4 Chocolate Chips you had set aside into top of cookie.
  • Allow cookie to cool in the Skillet for at least 10 minutes, then go to town! Slice up pieces like a pie, or serve straight from the skillet with big scoops of Ice Cream in the center! ENJOY!
    Chocolate chip cookie with sprinkles in a skillet.

Notes

  • Small Skillet Cookie Tip: To make a small smaller cookie, simply cut the recipe in half, use an 8″ cast iron skillet, and bake until done (increasing bake time as needed) and edges are crispy and center is slightly gooey. 
  • Prep Ahead Tip: If prepping ahead, cookie dough can be made in advance. After preparing dough and stirring in chocolate chips, cover tightly and store in refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Storage Tip: Leftovers can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. Store pieces covered in an airtight container, or simply cover skillet with foil and leave on the counter.
  • FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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2 Comments

  1. Rebecca Dillon says:

    I love these! They’re so perfect for birthday treats covered in icing!

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Thanks, Rebecca… and that’s so true. They would make a delicious birthday treat!

      Reply