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Cozy Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie

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A warm, comforting skillet cookie featuring nutty brown butter and melty chocolate chunks, perfect for sharing and quick to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (130g) chocolate chunks (bittersweet or semi-sweet)
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter in your skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns golden caramel color with a nutty aroma (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the browned butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar. Stir until smooth and glossy (2 minutes).
  3. Beat in the room-temperature egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated (1-2 minutes).
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt (2 minutes).
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently with a spatula until just combined (2-3 minutes). Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chunks evenly throughout the dough (1 minute).
  7. Spoon the dough into the skillet, spreading evenly. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top if desired (1 minute).
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 18-22 minutes until edges are golden and set but center is still slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookie cool on a cooling rack for 10 minutes before serving to achieve the perfect gooey and crisp balance.

Notes

Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet to prevent sticking. Chill dough for 15 minutes before baking if cookie spreads too much. Use room temperature egg for best texture. Watch butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Optional flaky sea salt on top adds a nice salty-sweet contrast.

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