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Cozy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie for Two

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A warm, comforting skillet cookie made with browned butter and chocolate chips, perfect for two people. Quick and easy to prepare, it features crisp edges and a gooey center.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup (60 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In your 6-inch cast iron skillet, melt 4 tablespoons (57 g) of unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir constantly as it melts, then watch carefully as it foams and turns golden brown, releasing a nutty aroma. This should take about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 3 minutes.
  2. Mix sugars and vanilla: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup (50 g) light brown sugar and 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar. Pour in the browned butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well combined.
  3. Add egg yolk: Add one large egg yolk (room temperature) to the sugar-butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated, about 30 seconds.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet butter mixture. Stir gently until just combined—don’t overmix or the cookie might turn tough. The dough should be slightly sticky but hold together.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in 1/3 cup (60 g) chocolate chips. You want them evenly distributed but don’t break them up too much.
  7. Prepare skillet for baking: If you browned the butter in the skillet, it’s ready to go. If not, lightly grease your skillet with butter or nonstick spray.
  8. Shape and spread dough: Transfer the dough into the skillet and press it down evenly with a spatula or your fingers, forming a roughly 1/2-inch thick disk.
  9. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the skillet cookie for 12-15 minutes. The edges should be golden and crisp, while the center remains soft and just set. If you like your cookie gooier, lean towards 12 minutes.
  10. Cool slightly and serve: Let the skillet cookie rest for about 5 minutes before digging in. It will firm up a bit but stay delightfully gooey inside.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning. Use room-temperature egg yolk for smoother dough. Don’t overmix the dough to keep the cookie tender. If edges brown too fast, cover with foil and continue baking. Let cookie rest 5 minutes before serving for best texture.

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Keywords: brown butter, chocolate chip, skillet cookie, dessert for two, easy dessert, quick cookie, cast iron skillet

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