The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) Unsalted Butter
• 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Large Egg, room temperature
• 1 Large Egg Yolk, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 1 1/2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Steps

1. 1

   Arrange a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 350°F. Generously butter the inside of a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to combine.

3. 3

   Place the butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Melt the butter, then continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until it foams and the milk solids turn a toasty brown color, about 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately remove from the heat and pour into a large bowl to cool for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   To the bowl with the cooled browned butter, add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, and whisk vigorously until well combined. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, and whisk again until the mixture is smooth and glossy.

5. 5

   Add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Using a spatula, fold everything together until no dry streaks of flour remain, but be careful not to overmix.

6. 6

   Stir in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. 7

   Transfer the cookie dough to the prepared cast-iron skillet and use the spatula to spread it into an even layer.

8. 8

   Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and set, and the center is still soft. The center will continue to cook from residual heat.

9. 9

   Allow the skillet cookie to cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. It is best served warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.