Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet (“Pizookie”)

A Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet (or “Pizookie”) is a warm, gooey dessert that combines the rich flavor of brown butter with classic chocolate chip cookies. Baked in a skillet, it’s crispy on the edges and soft in the center, often served with a scoop of ice cream on top. It’s perfect for sharing!

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet (“Pizookie”) Recipe

Ingredients:

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
• Optional: Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Brown the Butter:
   • In a skillet (ideally an oven-safe cast-iron skillet), melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma (about 4-5 minutes). Be careful not to let it burn. Once browned, remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir until well combined. Add the vanilla extract and egg, mixing until smooth.
4. Add Dry Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Add the Chocolate Chips:
   • Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
6. Transfer to Skillet:
   • If you browned the butter in a cast-iron skillet, you can use the same skillet for baking. Otherwise, grease an 8- or 9-inch oven-safe skillet. Spread the cookie dough evenly into the skillet.
7. Bake:
   • Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the center is still slightly soft and gooey. The cookie will continue to set as it cools.
8. Serve:
   • Allow the cookie to cool for a few minutes before serving. Top with scoops of vanilla ice cream and enjoy it warm, straight from the skillet!

Tips:

• Crisp vs. Soft: For a crisper texture, bake a few extra minutes; for a gooey center, bake on the shorter side.
• Mix-ins: Feel free to add chopped nuts, toffee bits, or use a mix of dark and milk chocolate chips for variety.
• Portion Size: This recipe can serve 2-4 people depending on how much you’re sharing. Double the recipe for a larger skillet if needed.

This Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet (“Pizookie”) is an irresistible treat, perfect for when you want a warm, indulgent dessert!