Posted Feb 12, 2020, Updated Apr 24, 2024 This is, hands down, the best Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie recipe you will ever try. It’s adapted from our famous chocolate chip cookie recipe, and I dare say it is even better than the original, due to it’s ooey gooey texture. This warm & melty skillet cookie is completely irresistible. It’s like eating warm cookie dough topped with vanilla ice cream & drizzled with chocolate sauce, and it’s significantly more delicious than any restaurant version you’ve ever had! Plus it’s easy to make & comes together in 20 minutes flat! Which means there’s no need to go to your local BJ’s to get a Pizookie when you can enjoy the dessert nirvana that is my version of the skillet cookie.
Skillet Cookie Recipe: Ingredients
Before we dive in and I show you how to make a cast iron skillet cookie at home, let’s chat about the ingredients in this pizookie recipe!
Salted Butter. unsalted butter, coconut oil and ghee are all good substitutes. Granulated Sugar. use white sugar or organic cane sugar. Light Brown sugar. dark brown sugar works well, it just imparts a stronger molasses taste. All-purpose Flour. Use all-purpose gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option. Chocolate Chips. You can use chocolate chunks, chopped chocolate, or chocolate chips. It doesn’t matter what you use, as long as you use 1 cup. Let your imagination run wild and add some chopped candy (peanut butter cups, M&Ms, etc.) or flavored chocolate bars. Milk. heavy cream or half and half are good substitutes. Or use coconut milk.
How to Make a Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
This Pizookie recipe is easy to make, but as always, we will walk through the process step-by-step to ensure your success! Don’t forget to watch the video too! The first step in making this skillet chocolate chip cookie is to cream together the butter and sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. You can do this in a standing mixer or in a large bowl with a hand-held mixer. Both work equally well. Next, add the vanilla extract & egg and beat again until the mixture is homogenous (uniform throughout). Next, add the dry ingredients on top of the wet ingredients. Stir them together gently then beat until everything is combined and there are no lumps. Then, add the chocolate chips (or mix-ins of choice) and stir by hand until the chocolate chips are evenly distributed throughout the skillet cookie batter.
Note about Batter
As you can see below, the batter for this cast iron skillet cookie is soft and wet. It is not supposed to be soupy, but it is supposed to be easy to spread and sticky. If you find your batter doesn’t have the consistency below, add more milk 1/2 TBS at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency. Next, spread the pizookie batter into the prepared cast iron skillet. Due to the sticky nature of the dough, I recommend using a greased spatula or greased hands to spread it evenly in the dish. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top (optional) If desired, add a few extra chocolate chips on top of the evenly-spread out dough. I like to do this for both looks and extra chocolate (of course).
Bake the Skillet Cookie
Next, bake the cast iron skillet cookie for 15 minutes, or until the sides are just browning/set and the middle is still slightly jiggly. Please do not over-bake. Remember the skillet cookie will continue to bake after it is removed from the oven.
Serve
Let the skillet cookie cool for 5-10 minutes before you serve it! When I make it for our family I like to skip the plates, add some homemade vanilla ice cream or the best chocolate ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce give everyone a spoon and let them all dig in. However, when serving guests I cut it into pieces and scoop it into individual bowls. I also love serving it with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.
Store/Freeze
Let the pizookie cool and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, or in the freezer for up to two months. If freezing for a while you might want to individually wrap portions in plastic wrap to keep them fresh. If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations! Note: Pizookie® is a registered trademark of BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. This blog is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or otherwise associated with BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. in any way.
