The Ultimate Skillet Cookie with Ice Cream: Gooey, Golden, and Made to Share

A Classic Comfort Dessert with a Decadent Twist

Sometimes, dessert just needs to hit differently. You want warm, gooey, melty—but still a little crispy around the edges. That’s exactly what you get with a homemade skillet cookie. Add a scoop (or two) of creamy vanilla ice cream melting into every warm bite, and you’ve got the kind of comfort that can only be described as edible happiness.

Whether you’re baking for a cozy night in, sharing with friends, or treating yourself to a solo indulgence, this skillet cookie is a total showstopper that comes together in one pan.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Skillet Cookie:

1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

For Topping:

Vanilla ice cream (or your favorite flavor)
Optional: sea salt flakes, chocolate drizzle, crushed nuts

How to Make It

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet with butter or nonstick spray and press the dough evenly into the skillet. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the edges are golden and crisp, but the center is still slightly gooey (that’s the magic!).

Serve It Warm (Always)

As soon as the cookie comes out of the oven, top it with a few scoops of vanilla ice cream. Watch as it melts into every crevice of the warm cookie, creating the most irresistible bite. For a little extra flair, drizzle with chocolate sauce, sprinkle some sea salt, or top with toasted pecans.

This dessert is best eaten straight from the skillet—spoons in, no plates necessary.

Why We Love It

There’s nothing quite like the contrast of hot and cold in a dessert. The warm, chewy cookie with pockets of melted chocolate pairs perfectly with cool, creamy ice cream. It’s rustic, nostalgic, and made for moments when you want to go all in.

Plus, cleanup is a breeze. One pan, one dessert, pure satisfaction.

Final Thoughts

Whether it’s the end of a long week or just the middle of a sweet craving, the skillet cookie with ice cream is the ultimate way to wind down. Simple, soulful, and packed with joy in every spoonful.