# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
05 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Mix-Ins
09 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
→ For Serving (Optional)
10 - Vanilla ice cream
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch oven-safe skillet with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
04 - Add the egg and pure vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, whisking until fully combined.
05 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Fold in most of the semi-sweet chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
07 - Evenly spread the cookie dough into the prepared skillet, then sprinkle reserved chocolate chips over the surface.
08 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until edges are golden and center remains soft and gooey.
09 - Remove skillet from oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
10 - Serve warm, optionally topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream.
