You know those deep-dish cookie skillets you get at restaurants? Some call it a cookie sundae or a pizookie, but whatever you call it, this is a homemade version you can make over and over again whether it be for parties, birthdays, or just because.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 12 inch cast iron skillet and set aside.
Beat the butter on high for 1-2 minutes in the bowl of a standing mixer, until it has lightened in color and is smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add the granulated white sugar and brown sugar to the butter and beat 1-2 minutes longer.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract and continue to beat on high speed for several more minutes. You want the mixture to be very light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl often during mixing.
In a separate bowl, add the salt and baking soda to the flour and stir together.
Add the flour mixture to the creamed ingredients and mix just until combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips or mix for just a few seconds until they are evenly distributed.
Press the cookie dough into the prepared skillet.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the center of the cookie is set. Remove from the oven and serve warm.
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Notes
Increase the cook time by 5 minutes for a more well-done cookie skillet. The cookie will continue cooking in the skillet after being removed from the oven particularly if you cook it in a cast iron pan, which will hold the heat for quite a while even after coming out of the oven.