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Cozy Graduation Cookie Cake Recipe Easy Cast Iron Skillet Dessert

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A quick and comforting cookie cake baked in a cast iron skillet with a gooey center and crispy edges, perfect for celebrations and cozy family nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your cast iron skillet in the oven to warm up while you prepare the dough.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes with an electric mixer or 6 minutes by hand).
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in pure vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until no lumps remain.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently.
  7. Carefully remove the hot cast iron skillet from the oven and grease it lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  8. Spoon the cookie dough into the skillet and spread evenly with a spatula, keeping it a bit rustic.
  9. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown and set but the center is still slightly soft. Check around 22 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  10. Let the cookie cake cool in the skillet for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Preheat the skillet before adding dough to achieve crispy edges. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the cookie tender. Check baking time starting at 22 minutes to prevent overbaking. Let the cookie cool before slicing for clean pieces. Optional: add nuts, cinnamon, or seasonal mix-ins. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free/vegan, use vegan butter and flax eggs.

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