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Printed July 28, 2026
Printed July 28, 2026
Solo Servings
The Selfish Skillet Cookie
Why share a dozen cookies when you can have one glorious, molten-centered masterpiece all to yourself? This personal-sized indulgence bakes directly in a small cast iron skillet.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt for topping
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Preparation
Solo doesn't mean settling. This recipe celebrates the joy of making something spectacular without needing to justify portion sizes to anyone. Your 6-inch skillet is about to become your best friend.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grab a 6-inch cast iron skillet (or small oven-safe pan).
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, both sugars, and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
- Add the egg yolk and whisk vigorously for about 30 seconds—this creates that chewy texture.
- Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Don't overmix; a few streaks are fine.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips, then scrape the dough into your skillet, spreading it relatively even.
- Press the remaining chocolate chips on top and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden but the center still looks slightly underdone.
- Let cool for 5 minutes (crucial for texture!), then eat straight from the skillet with a spoon and ice cream.
The beauty of solo baking: You control the chip-to-dough ratio, the done-ness level, and most importantly, you don't have to share a single bite.
