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A thick slice of a gooey Pan Cookie Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie lifted from the cast iron skillet.

Giant Chocolate Chip Pan Cookie

This recipe makes a large, single chocolate chip cookie baked in a pan. It is a simple dessert that is quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt such as Diamond Crystal
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup whole walnut halves or walnut pieces

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking pan
  • Electric mixer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chopped chocolate and walnuts.
  7. Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is mostly set. The center may look slightly underbaked.
  9. Let the cookie cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28g

Notes

You can substitute milk chocolate or dark chocolate for the semi-sweet chocolate. If you prefer a chewier cookie, reduce the baking time by about 3 minutes.

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