Description
This Pizookie dessert recipe combines the chewy goodness of a cookie with the warmth of a freshly baked skillet treat. Perfect for sharing, this dessert features a soft-centered cookie loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, baked right in a cast-iron skillet and served warm with vanilla ice cream on top.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For Serving
- Vanilla ice cream, as desired
- Butter or non-stick cooking spray, for greasing the skillet
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pizookie.
- Prepare Skillet: Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet using butter or non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the large egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well to combine.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just mixed, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the cookie dough for even distribution.
- Transfer and Spread Dough: Spoon the cookie dough into the prepared cast-iron skillet, spreading it evenly to the edges.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the center remains soft and slightly gooey.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the pizookie to cool for a few minutes. Top with vanilla ice cream and serve warm for a delicious melting effect.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet for authentic pizookie texture and even baking.
- Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming with sugars.
- The pizookie is best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
- Do not overbake; the center should be soft to maintain the pizookie’s signature gooey texture.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with other add-ins like white chocolate or nuts if desired.
