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Why This Recipe Stands Out
For the situations that call on a giant cookie that can easily be dressed up or down: say hello to this Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake. Here’s why we love this recipe:- Amazing Texture: This skillet cookie is crispy around the edges and delightfully chewy in the center—all courtesy of your humble cast iron pan.
- Easy to Make: We love how easy this is to make. Just mix all the ingredients together, pour them into the skillet, and bake!
- Delicious: Whether it be Bakery Style Cookies or Brown Butter Cookies, we simply can’t get enough chocolate chip cookies. And this cookie cake offers all the chewy, chocolatey goodness of our favorite treat.
- Versatile: There are endless mix-ins and toppings you can experiment with in this recipe.
- Comforting: This skillet cookie is quite possibly the most comforting dessert ever. Enjoy it sliced or dig right in with a spoon; you can’t go wrong!
Why Cast Iron?
- Evenly Heats: Cast iron holds heat much better than other types of bakeware; and once preheated, it heats evenly so all the edges are equally browned.
- Non-Stick: It actually improves in performance with more use; as you continue to use your cast iron pan and care for it, it develops a natural nonstick surface (patina) and allows you to release food easily without sticking. You get the benefits of a nonstick surface—all naturally.
- Sturdy: It’s the most sturdy kitchen tool you may ever own. A hardy cast iron skillet more than pays for itself, as it can last a lifetime and beyond.
- Easy to Wash: A gentle wash and dry after every use is all it takes to care for your cast iron. Some pans, such as Lodge cast irons (it’s what we use) come pre-seasoned, so there’s no need to worry about pre-seasoning your pan.
Key Recipe Ingredients
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