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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie – Gooey and Irresistible

Enjoy the warm, gooey Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie, a delightful treat perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use brown butter for a delicious, nutty flavor
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Moisture-rich for chewiness
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Balances sweetness
  • 1 large Egg At room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can replace with almond extract
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch Maintains a tender crumb
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor
For the Chocolate
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips or Chopped Chocolate Creates gooey pockets
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Nuts (Pecans/Walnuts) Adds crunch

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • 8-inch cast iron skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Brown the Butter. Melt unsalted butter in saucepan over medium heat, stirring until it turns golden brown (5-7 mins). Cool for 10-20 mins.
  2. Step 2: Mix Sugars and Butter. Whisk together cooled brown butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Incorporate Wet Ingredients. Add egg and vanilla extract, whisk until blended.
  4. Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients. Mix flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt, then fold into wet mixture.
  5. Step 5: Fold in Chocolate. Gently fold in chocolate chips and optional nuts.
  6. Step 6: Press into Skillet. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and transfer dough to greased skillet, pressing evenly.
  7. Step 7: Bake. Bake for 24-28 mins until edges are golden and center is slightly soft.
  8. Step 8: Rest and Finish. Cool for 15 mins and sprinkle with flaky salt before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream.

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