19 Sep Deep Dish Skillet Cookie
Don't let brunch get all the egg and family weekend fun... whip up a big skillet cookie and make some memories.
Our kids are just getting to the age that we can all watch a movie together and I love it. I want to make Friday night movie nights a thing for our family. I am thinking pizza picnics in the living room. Big bowls of popcorn. And, even a little treat because it’s Friday.
One of my favorite things to do as a kid was make a skillet cookie. It didn’t happen often. And, I am pretty sure it didn’t even happen in my own home, but rather at cousin’s and friends. Adding more allure.
But, it seemed so crazy. A big huge cookie. A cookie we all shared and ate while it was still hot. It was fun and silly and a little “counter” to what was typical dessert.
I feel like the skillet cookie is a perfect Friday treat to surprise kids with. A reward for a great week and a fun way to come together as a family. You could slice it, of course. But, want to get even closer? Grab some forks and eat at it out of the pan. It’s family bonding, after all!
Cooks Note: A scoop of vanilla ice cream is optional, but encouraged.
- 16 tablespoons butter (two sticks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 2¾ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips
- coarse sea salt for topping, if desired. We like salt on our cookies around here.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Soften one stick (8 tablespoons) butter in the microwave for 30 seconds or until partially melted. Soften the remaining 8 tablespoons for 10 seconds. (Barely, just enough to make a mark with your finger.)
- In an electric mixer, mix the butter and sugars together until creamed. Add the vanilla and maple syrup and mix again until smooth. Add the eggs; beat slowly until incorporated.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt (sometimes it helps to add the flour in batches). Mix until a smooth dough forms.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and chocolate chunks.
- Press half of the dough mixture into a 9-inch or larger cast iron skillet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-25 minutes.
- If desired, sprinkle with sea salt. If cutting, allow to rest for at least one hour in order for the pieces to best hold their shape.
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