Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Step by step

1. 01

   Start here

   Heat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 10 inch cast iron skillet.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Whisk melted vegan butter, brown sugar, and cane sugar until glossy. Whisk in applesauce and vanilla.

3. 03

   Step 3

   In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until no dry flour remains. Fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Press the dough evenly into the skillet. Scatter the remaining chocolate over the top.

6. 06

   Step 6

   Bake 20 to 24 minutes. The edges should be set and golden while the center still looks slightly soft.

7. 07

   Finish and serve

   Cool for 10 minutes. Finish with flaky salt and serve warm.

Vma’s notes

Do not wait for the center to look fully baked; it continues setting in the hot skillet.

Rewarm individual wedges for 10 seconds before serving leftovers.