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Cozy Single Serve Skillet Cookie Recipe with Vanilla Ice Cream

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A quick and easy single serve skillet cookie baked in a small cast iron skillet, topped with melting vanilla ice cream for a warm, comforting dessert perfect for one.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30 g)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 g)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (30 g)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28 g), softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (30 g), semi-sweet or milk chocolate
  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream (about 1/2 cup or 120 ml) for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your skillet in the oven to warm slightly while you prepare the dough (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon baking powder until evenly mixed.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons softened unsalted butter to the bowl and mix with a spatula until the mixture looks sandy but slightly moist.
  4. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 large egg yolk (room temperature). The dough will start to come together and feel soft but not sticky.
  5. Gently fold in 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips so they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Carefully remove the warm skillet from the oven (use oven mitts!). Press the dough evenly into the skillet, smoothing the top with a spatula. It should fill the pan but not overflow.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Keep an eye on the cookie edges—they should turn golden brown, and the center will look just set but still soft.
  8. Let the cookie rest for 3-5 minutes to firm up a bit but keep warm enough to melt the ice cream.
  9. Top with one heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Use a warm skillet to help edges crisp quickly without overbaking the center. If cookie feels undercooked, bake 1-2 more minutes. Softened (not melted) butter and room temperature egg yolk are key for tender texture. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 2 days and reheated in oven at 300°F for 5-7 minutes. Avoid microwaving to keep crisp edges.

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Keywords: single serve cookie, skillet cookie, easy dessert, vanilla ice cream, quick cookie, solo dessert, warm dessert

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