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Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet Recipe

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This Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet is a stunning, warm dessert perfect for celebrating love and special occasions. Featuring a golden, crispy edge and a gloriously gooey center filled with melted chocolate chips, it’s baked in a heart-shaped cast-iron skillet for dramatic presentation. Served straight from the skillet with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, fresh berries, and optional toppings, this recipe combines homemade cookie comfort with elegant skillet cooking. Quick to prepare using simple ingredients, it is ideal for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, date nights, or any memorable celebration.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.25 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh crushed sea salt flakes (optional, for topping)

For Baking

  • Cooking spray or butter for skillet
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for dotting on top)
  • Sea salt flakes for garnish

For Serving

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Whipped cream
  • Fresh raspberries or strawberries
  • Chocolate sauce or caramel sauce (optional)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
  • Fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
  • Red sprinkles or edible glitter (optional, for romantic touch)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Skillet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously coat a 10-inch heart-shaped cast-iron or oven-safe skillet with cooking spray or butter, ensuring it is dry and well-seasoned to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and sea salt until evenly combined and free of lumps. Set aside.
  3. Soften Butter: Remove unsalted butter from the refrigerator 15 to 20 minutes before starting to allow it to soften to room temperature for easier creaming.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Using an electric mixer on medium speed or a wooden spoon, cream together for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color.
  5. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg thoroughly, then add vanilla extract and continue beating for about 30 seconds until everything is well incorporated. The mixture may look slightly curdled, which is normal.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until just combined, avoiding overmixing. Then fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional white chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Shape in Skillet: Transfer the cookie dough to the prepared skillet. Using your hands or a spatula, spread and press the dough evenly along the bottom and up the sides to an even thickness, paying attention to corners for heart shape coverage.
  8. Dot with Butter: Scatter torn pieces of 1 tablespoon unsalted butter evenly across the top of the dough to create a richer crust during baking.
  9. Bake Cookie: Place the skillet on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes. Bake until the edges are deep golden brown but the center remains slightly underbaked and jiggly. The cookie will finish cooking as it rests.
  10. Rest and Garnish: Carefully remove the hot skillet using oven mitts. Let the cookie rest on a heat-safe surface for 2 to 3 minutes to set while remaining warm and gooey. Sprinkle with additional sea salt flakes and optional red sprinkles or edible glitter for a romantic touch.
  11. Serve: Serve the cookie directly in the skillet for maximum visual impact. Top with scoops of vanilla ice cream allowing it to melt into the cookie. Add whipped cream, fresh raspberries or strawberries, drizzle chocolate or caramel sauce if desired, dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with fresh mint sprigs as preferred. Serve immediately with small plates and spoons for a shared interactive dessert experience.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature butter for proper creaming and lighter cookie texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to avoid tough, cake-like cookies.
  • Remove from oven when center is still slightly underbaked for gooey texture.
  • Resting after baking allows the cookie to set and makes serving easier.
  • Use a 10-inch or larger skillet to ensure even baking; smaller pans may burn edges or leave a raw center.
  • Optional toppings like sea salt flakes, sprinkles, edible glitter, and sauces enhance flavor and presentation.
  • Cookie dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated or frozen in the skillet, adding extra bake time when cold.
  • For dairy-free version, substitute butter and chocolate chips with dairy-free alternatives.
  • Try variations by swapping chocolate chips with chunks, nuts, or coconut for different textures and flavors.

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