Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet Recipe
This Brown Butter Cookie Skillet is a decadent and comforting dessert perfect for sharing. Featuring rich, nutty browned butter combined with soft baked cookie dough loaded with chocolate chips, it’s served warm straight from a cast iron skillet. The contrast of crispy edges and gooey center creates the ultimate cookie experience, ideal for pairing with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Brown Butter Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Optional Toppings
- Ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue stirring frequently and cook until the butter turns a golden brown color and releases a nutty aroma, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the brown butter to cool slightly before using.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Pour the slightly cooled brown butter over the sugars and mix thoroughly. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake the Cookie: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or an oven-safe skillet. Evenly spread the cookie dough in the prepared skillet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set but still soft.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the cookie cool for a few minutes. Serve warm, optionally topped with ice cream, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of sea salt to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- Be careful when browning the butter to avoid burning; watch closely and stir frequently.
- Allow the brown butter to cool slightly to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely when mixing.
- For softer cookie center, check doneness at 20 minutes and adjust baking time as needed.
- Cast-iron skillets work best for even heat distribution and a crispy edge.
- Optional toppings like ice cream or whipped cream complement the warm cookie perfectly.
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