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Crispy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

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A rustic, indulgent dessert featuring a thick, chewy center and shatteringly crisp edges, made with nutty brown butter and a mix of chocolate chips in a cast iron skillet.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 226g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips (mix of semi-sweet and milk)
  • Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it smells nutty and turns deep amber (about 5 minutes). Pour into a heat-safe bowl and let cool for 10 minutes until warm but not hot.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet if necessary. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the skillet.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown and crisp, but the center still looks slightly soft.
  7. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt if using. Let cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

Ensure brown butter is cooled to warm, not hot, to avoid cooking the eggs. Do not overbake; the center should look slightly underdone as it will set while cooling. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, use vegan butter and flax eggs.

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Keywords: skillet cookie, brown butter, chocolate chip, cast iron, dessert, easy baking, crowd pleaser

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