Easy Pizookie Recipe (Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie)

Name: Easy Pizookie Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 42 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled; 1/2 cup (110 g) packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/3 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon fine salt; 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided; Vanilla ice cream, optional, for serving

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This easy pizookie recipe turns classic chocolate chip cookie dough into one warm, shareable dessert. It bakes in a 10-inch skillet, giving you lightly golden edges with a soft center and plenty of melted chocolate chips.

Serve this homemade pizookie warm straight from the skillet, on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s a simple way to make a chocolate chip skillet cookie when you want something a little more special than regular cookies.

What Is a Pizookie?

A pizookie is a thick cookie baked in a skillet and served warm, usually while the center is still soft. Think of it as a chocolate chip cookie made in one large piece instead of being divided into individual chocolate chip cookies.

This homemade version uses classic chocolate chip cookie ingredients and bakes in a 10-inch skillet. Serve it warm on its own or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you like.

Ingredients You’ll Need

You only need a few basic baking ingredients to make this homemade pizookie.

Unsalted butter: Melted butter keeps the dough easy to mix and helps give the skillet cookie a soft, chewy texture.
Light brown sugar: Adds moisture and helps keep the center soft.
Granulated sugar: Helps the edges bake up lightly golden.
Large egg: Gives the dough structure and richness.
Vanilla extract: Adds classic chocolate chip cookie flavor.
All-purpose flour: Provides the structure for the cookie dough. Measure it carefully so the pizookie does not turn out too dry.
Baking soda: Helps the cookie spread and brown as it bakes.
Fine salt: Balances the sweetness and brings out the chocolate flavor.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips: Use some in the dough and save a few for the top before baking.
Vanilla ice cream, optional: Add a scoop when serving if you like your pizookie warm with a cold topping.

Ingredients for a homemade chocolate chip pizookie with flour, butter, sugars, egg, vanilla, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips — Simple ingredients for making a homemade chocolate chip pizookie in a 10-inch skillet.

What Size Skillet Should You Use?

A 10-inch skillet works best for this pizookie recipe. It gives the cookie enough room to spread into an even layer while still keeping the center soft.

If you use a smaller skillet, the dough will be thicker and may need more time in the oven. A larger skillet will spread the dough more thinly and can make the cookie bake faster.

For the most consistent result, use a 10-inch oven-safe skillet and spread the dough evenly all the way to the edges before baking.

How to Make a Pizookie

1. Preheat the oven. Heat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 10-inch oven-safe skillet.

2. Mix the butter and sugars. In a large bowl, whisk the melted and slightly cooled butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.

3. Add the wet ingredients. Whisk in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.

4. Add the dry ingredients. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt just until no dry streaks remain. Avoid overmixing the dough.

5. Fold in the chocolate chips. Stir in most of the chocolate chips, saving a few for the top.

Chocolate chip cookie dough mixed in a glass bowl for a homemade pizookie recipe — Thick chocolate chip cookie dough ready to spread into the skillet.

6. Spread the dough in the skillet. Press the cookie dough into an even layer, making sure the thickness is fairly consistent from the center to the edges. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the top.

7. Bake. Bake for about 18 to 22 minutes, checking toward the lower end of the range. The edges should look set and lightly golden while the center should still look soft.

8. Let it rest. Remove the skillet from the oven and let the pizookie rest for about 10 minutes before serving. The center will continue to set from the heat of the skillet.

Freshly baked chocolate chip pizookie resting in a cast-iron skillet — Let the pizookie rest in the hot skillet for about 10 minutes before serving.

How to Know When Your Pizookie Is Done

The edges of the pizookie should look set and lightly golden, while the center should still be soft when you take it out of the oven.

The middle can stay soft, but it should not look wet or liquid like raw cookie dough. The CDC advises against eating raw dough because uncooked flour and raw eggs can contain germs.

The hot skillet will continue cooking the center after it leaves the oven, so removing it at the right time helps keep the texture soft instead of dry.

Let the pizookie rest for about 10 minutes before serving. If the center still looks very raw after resting, return the skillet to the oven for a few more minutes and check it again.

What If You Don’t Have a Cast-Iron Skillet?

You do not need a cast-iron skillet to make a pizookie. A 10-inch oven-safe skillet made from another material can also work well.

Try to use a pan with a similar diameter so the cookie dough stays close to the same thickness. A much smaller pan will make the dough thicker and may require a longer baking time, while a larger pan can make the cookie thinner and bake faster.

If you use a different type of pan, start checking the pizookie early and use the edges and center as your guide instead of relying only on the baking time.

Serving and Storing

Serve the pizookie warm after it has rested for about 10 minutes. You can enjoy it on its own or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream just before serving.

Warm chocolate chip pizookie slice served on a white plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream — Serve the pizookie warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

If you have leftovers, let the cookie cool completely, then store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions briefly before serving if you want the cookie and chocolate to soften again.

For the best texture, avoid reheating the whole skillet for too long, since that can dry out the center.

Pizookie Recipe Tips

Let the melted butter cool slightly. It should still be liquid but not hot when you mix in the egg.
Measure the flour carefully. Too much flour can make the skillet cookie dry instead of soft in the center.
Do not overmix the dough. Stir just until the flour disappears to help keep the texture tender.

Pizookie Recipe FAQs

Can I use store-bought cookie dough for a pizookie?

Yes. Store-bought chocolate chip cookie dough can work for a pizookie, but the baking time may be different from this homemade recipe. Follow the package guidance and watch the edges and center closely rather than using this recipe’s baking time as an exact substitute.

Can I make the pizookie dough ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare the cookie dough, cover it well, and refrigerate it until you are ready to bake. Let the dough soften enough to spread evenly in the skillet before baking. If the dough is still cold, it may take a little longer to bake, so use the appearance of the edges and center as your guide.