If you are looking for a Dessert Recipe that everyone will love, make Pizookie! It is baked to perfection with a gooey center and golden brown edges.
Try this thick, indulgent treat the next time you are looking for a tasty dessert. Cookie dough is baked in a cast iron skillet resulting in a large cookie that is baked with golden brown texture and a ooey gooey center.
Serve topped with vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert everyone will love. If you love this dessert, then you must try Chocolate Chip Muffins or Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies.
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Why This Recipe Works
This is my go-to dessert any time my kids have friends over. In fact, sometime I even use these mini cast iron skillets to make this pizookie dessert. We all love the way it taste topped with melted vanilla ice cream with a drizzle of hot fudge.
This pizookie is completely customizable and we have even made it with already prepared cookie dough with amazing results. Take your chocolate chip cookie recipe to the next level and bake a giant cookie in a cast iron skillet.
Ingredients
- Butter – We used unsalted butter that has been melted
- Brown Sugar – If you are out, see The Best Brown Sugar Substitutes
- Sugar – We used granulated sugar
- Vanilla Extract – We recommend using pure vanilla extract for the best flavor
- Milk Chocolate Chips – Use any type of chocolate chips that you prefer. Semi-Sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, chocolate chunks or dark chocolate chips are great substitutes
- Vanilla Ice Cream – Optional topping when serving
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How to Make a Pizookie
- Step 1 – Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 – Beat together the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until creamy. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, until combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Step 3 – Add in the all purpose flour, salt and baking soda. Beat for 2-3 minutes until dry ingredients are fully combined with wet ingredients. You can also mix in a bowl of a stand mixer.
Step 4 – Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
Step 5 – Pour the cookie dough batter into a 10 inch cast iron skillet into an evenly layer. Pour cookie dough into cast iron skillet and bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges of the cookie are browned.
- Step 6 – Remove the skillet cookie from the oven and let set for 10-15 minutes.
- Step 7 – Serve warmed topped with ice cream and enjoy!
Expert Tips and Tricks
- Make Ahead – You can make a batch of cookies dough ahead of time and press into the pan before baking. Make sure to keep the dough refrigerated until ready to bake.
- Cookie Dough – After combining the ingredients in a bowl, make sure the cookie dough is evenly pressed around the pan. This will ensure it bakes evenly.
- Baking Time – The baking time will vary depending on the size of pan that you use. You will know that it is finished baking when the edges are golden brown and the center is still slightly gooey based on your preference.
How to Serve a Pizookie
Pizookie is a family favorite dessert that we love to serve after a family dinner. We love to serve with Homemade Cookies and Cream Ice Cream drizzled with chocolate sauce. When we make for a birthday party, I love to add sprinkles for a delicious celebration dessert.
The pizookie is easy to slice for individual servings or everyone can grab a spoon and enjoy right from the pan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cookie dough is baked in a cast iron skillet in the shape of a pizza. It may also be referred to as a pizza dessert.
We prefer making this dessert recipe in a cast iron skillet because of the crispy edges and gooey center. But you can also make in a 9-inch pie plate or a baking pan.
Store leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Yes, you can reheat in the oven at 325 degrees for about 7 -10 minutes. I have also reheated a slice in the microwave and it turned out perfectly.
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Pizookie
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 ½ cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 1/2 cups Milk Chocolate Chips
- Vanilla Ice Cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Beat together the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until creamy.
- Mix in the eggs, one at a time, until combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Add in the all purpose flour, salt and baking soda. Beat for 2-3 minutes until fully combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
- Pour the cookie dough batter into a 10 inch cast iron skillet into an evenly layer.
- Pour cookie dough into cast iron skillet and make sure it is even around the pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges of the cookie are browned and the center is still slightly gooey based on your preference.
- Remove from the oven and let set for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve warmed topped with ice cream and enjoy!