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Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

A massive chocolate chip cookie baked in a skillet or pan, featuring crispy edges and a gooey center loaded with melted chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Cake Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated white sugar
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Equipment

  • 10-inch cast iron skillet or round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or wooden spoon
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet or round cake pan generously with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in three additions, mixing just until flour disappears. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips with a spatula, distributing evenly throughout dough. Add optional nuts if desired.
  7. Transfer cookie dough to prepared pan, spreading evenly to edges with spatula or hands.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown and set while center appears slightly underbaked and soft.
  9. Remove from oven and cool in pan for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
  10. Slice into wedges and serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

The center should look slightly underbaked when removed from oven—it will continue cooking as it cools. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices for up to 3 months. Reheat individual slices in microwave for 20-30 seconds.