Crisp edges, gooey middle, and topped with ice cream and chocolate sauce—this skillet cookie sundae is pure indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
- Vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease skillet.
- Mix butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla.
- Add flour, baking soda, salt.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread in skillet, bake 25 minutes.
- Top with ice cream and drizzle chocolate.
Notes
- Best served hot from the skillet.
- Customize with caramel drizzle.
FAQs
- Do I need a cast iron skillet? Yes, it gives best texture.
- Can I use brownie mix? Yes, for variation.
- How do I reheat leftovers? Microwave briefly.
- Do I need to grease skillet? Yes, to prevent sticking.
- Can I add nuts? Yes, pecans or walnuts.
- Can I use store-bought dough? Yes, time-saver.
- What ice cream works best? Vanilla, caramel, or cookie dough.
- Can I bake it smaller? Yes, in ramekins.
- Is it crunchy or gooey? Crisp edges, gooey center.
- Is it kid-friendly? Yes, they love decorating.
Conclusion
The Skillet Cookie Sundae is a show-stopping dessert that brings everyone together at the table.
PrintSkillet Cookie Sundae with Chocolate Drizzle
The Skillet Cookie Sundae with Chocolate Drizzle is a warm, gooey cookie baked in a skillet and topped with creamy vanilla ice cream and a rich chocolate drizzle—perfect for sharing or indulging solo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 8-inch skillet (serves 4–6) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (130g) chocolate chips
- Vanilla ice cream, for topping
- Chocolate sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Press the cookie dough evenly into an 8-inch oven-safe skillet.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set but still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Top with scoops of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
- Serve warm, straight from the skillet.
Notes
- Use a cast iron or oven-safe skillet for even baking.
- Don’t overbake—leave the center slightly underdone for a gooey texture.
- Customize with nuts, peanut butter chips, or other mix-ins.
- Best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 skillet
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg