Description
This Pizookie dessert is a delightful hybrid of pizza and cookie, baked in a cast-iron skillet for a warm, gooey center with crispy edges. Perfect for sharing, it combines classic chocolate chip cookie dough with a skillet-baked finish, served best with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for a truly indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Mix-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready once your dough is prepared.
- Prepare the skillet: Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet thoroughly with butter or non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add egg and vanilla: Stir in the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture until well combined for moisture and flavor.
- Mix dry into wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can make the cookie tough.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Carefully fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips to distribute the chunks throughout the dough.
- Fill the skillet: Spoon the cookie dough into the prepared skillet, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center remains soft, indicating a gooey texture.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the pizookie cool for a few minutes. Top with vanilla ice cream and serve warm for the ultimate dessert experience.
Notes
- For a crispier edge and more gooey center, monitor the baking time closely and adjust according to your oven’s performance.
- Using a cast-iron skillet is essential for even heat distribution and achieving the signature pizookie texture.
- Letting the pizookie cool slightly before serving prevents the ice cream from melting too quickly.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with chunks or white chocolate for variation.
- Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for the right dough consistency.
