How to Make the Perfect Skillet Cookie Pizookie
American · Easy · 30 min · 6 servings
This giant skillet cookie pizookie recipe creates a warm gooey chocolate chip cookie baked directly in a cast iron pan and served hot with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top making it the ultimate easy dessert from scratch. Whether you are searching for the best homemade pizookie recipe or a quick impressive dessert for date night this BJs restaurant copycat comes together in just 30 minutes.
Why this recipe works
This Skillet Cookie Pizookie recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 30 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 580 calories with 6g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 8 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep the Skillet
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10 or 12 inch cast iron skillet generously with butter or nonstick spray. Melt the butter and set aside to cool slightly so it does not scramble the eggs.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy. Add both eggs and whisk vigorously for 60 seconds until the mixture is thick and slightly lighter in color.
Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients
Add flour, baking soda, and kosher salt directly to the bowl. Use a rubber spatula to fold everything together until just combined and no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix or the cookie will be tough.
Step 4: Load the Skillet
Fold in 1 cup of the chocolate chips then press the dough evenly into the prepared cast iron skillet. Scatter the remaining half cup of chocolate chips over the top for extra melty chocolate pockets in every bite.
Step 5: Bake and Serve
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the edges are set and golden but the center still looks slightly underdone and glossy. Remove from the oven and immediately add two large scoops of vanilla ice cream to the center and serve straight from the skillet.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- semi-sweet chocolate chips → dark chocolate chunks or peanut butter chips for a different flavor profile
- all-purpose flour → 1 to 1 gluten free baking flour for a gluten free pizookie
- unsalted butter → browned butter for a deeper nuttier toffee-like flavor
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Overbaking the skillet cookie until the center is fully set which results in a dry crumbly texture instead of gooey and fudgy
- Using a skillet that is too small which causes uneven baking and a raw center with overdone edges
- Letting the melted butter get too hot before adding the eggs which causes the eggs to cook and creates a scrambled texture in the dough
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 580 calories, 6g protein, 74g carbs, 28g fat, 2g fiber.
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