Ultimate Gooey Triple Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie
A thick, fudgy skillet cookie loaded with dark, milk, and white chocolate chunks, featuring a crispy edge and a gooey center. Quick and easy to make, perfect for sharing and comforting dessert cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of flaky sea salt for topping
- 1/3 cup (60g) dark chocolate chunks, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup (60g) milk chocolate chunks, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup (60g) white chocolate chunks, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your cast iron skillet on the middle rack to warm up slightly while you prepare the dough (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes with a mixer or about 5 minutes by hand).
- Add the large egg and pure vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until combined but do not overbeat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the dark, milk, and white chocolate chunks gently, keeping them evenly distributed.
- Carefully remove the warmed skillet from the oven and spread the dough evenly inside. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the center remains soft and slightly underbaked. Start checking at 15 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Cool the cookie in the skillet for 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set while remaining gooey inside.
Notes
Use chilled dough and a well-seasoned cast iron skillet for the best texture with crispy edges and a gooey center. Watch the oven closely from 15 minutes onward to prevent overbaking. High-quality chocolate chunks like Ghirardelli or Guittard are recommended for best melt and flavor. Dough can be chilled up to 24 hours before baking to deepen flavor and improve texture. Variations include adding nuts, spices, or making vegan substitutions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous slice
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: skillet cookie, triple chocolate, chocolate chunk cookie, gooey cookie, easy dessert, cast iron skillet dessert