Warm, gooey in the center, and crisp around the edges, the pizookie hits all the right notes for comfort dessert perfection. This skillet-baked giant cookie has humble origins in California restaurants but has become a beloved home treat for good reason. Simple to make with pantry staples, it transforms basic chocolate chip cookie dough into something special through its unique preparation method. The joy of breaking through that barely-set center while it’s still warm might be the most satisfying dessert moment you can create in under an hour.
Classic Chocolate Chip Pizookie Recipe
4
servings15
minutes25
minutes482
kcal40
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Ingredients
115 g 1/2 cup unsalted butter
100 g 1/2 cup sugar
110 g 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 1 egg
1 teaspoon 1 tsp vanilla extract
190 g 1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 teaspoon 1/2 tsp salt
170 g 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Equipment
cast iron skillet- Mixing Bowl
- silicone spatula
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease your cast iron skillet with butter or a light coating of cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir until well incorporated and slightly thickened.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and whisk until smooth and glossy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a small handful for topping.
- Transfer the cookie dough to the prepared skillet, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top of the dough.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown and crispy, but the center is still soft. The center will appear slightly underbaked, this is perfect for a pizookie.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm, directly from the skillet, with scoops of vanilla ice cream on top if desired.
Notes
- The cast iron skillet creates the best texture contrast between crispy edges and gooey center. If you don’t have one, any oven-safe skillet or even a 9-inch cake pan will work.
