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An overhead shot of the Valentine's skillet cookie dough pressed into a cast-iron skillet, topped with chocolate chips and festive sprinkles before baking.

Valentine's Skillet Cookie: The Ultimate Dessert for Two

This Valentine's Skillet Cookie is the perfect romantic dessert for two. A giant, gooey chocolate chip cookie baked in a cast-iron skillet with crispy edges and a soft center, ready in 30 minutes for an easy, impressive treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips a mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate is great
  • 2 tbsp Valentine's sprinkles for topping

Equipment

  • 1 8-inch Cast-Iron Skillet
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch or 9-inch cast-iron skillet with butter.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Press the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared skillet. Top with extra chocolate chips and a generous amount of Valentine's sprinkles.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is just set. The center should still be slightly soft.
  7. Let the skillet cookie cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For the best texture, do not overbake. The cookie will continue to cook in the hot skillet after being removed from the oven.
Serve with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce for an extra decadent treat.
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