Enjoy this gooey and decadent Chocolate Chip Pizookie Recipe in just a few easy steps. It is soft and chewy and loaded with chocolate. Top with ice cream for a real treat.
Chocolate Chip Pizookie Recipe is so gooey and made in a cast iron skillet. It is always a hit when company comes over but easy enough to make any day of the week. If you love classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, you will love this dessert.
It is one of the Best Chocolate Chip Desserts and so simple. Also try Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe, Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies and Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars.
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What is a Pizookie?
Pizookie is a fun name for the ultimate dessert. It is made in a round cast iron skillet like a pizza but is made with chocolate chip cookies. Combine pizza and cookies and you get Pizookie.
The center of this delicious cookie is gooey with melted chocolate and the edges are golden brown. This is one dessert that you eat straight out of the pan. We love to top ours with ice cream.
You can even top it with more chocolate chips, chopped candy bars or nuts.
Why we Love this Recipe
- Easy Ingredients – This recipe is made with simple ingredients. You probably already have them to make this delicious dessert today.
- Simple to Make – This dessert is simple to make but it looks fancy. We love that making it at home saves me time and money.
- Amazing Texture – We love the crispy edges and soft and slightly gooey center. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert any day of the week.
Ingredients
- Butter. Real butter is always best.
- Flour. When you are measuring the flower, don’t scoop it. Spoon the flour into the measuring cup for the most accurate results.
- Brown Sugar. Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe is really easy to make.
- Baking Soda. Try one of the Best Baking Soda Substitutes.
Skip to the bottom of the post for the entire ingredient list.
Variations and Additions
- Change Chocolate Chips – Use white chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate chips. You can also use butterscotch morsels. dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- M&M’s – Mix in M&M’s with the chocolate cookie dough mixture for added flavor.
- Nuts – Adding chopped nuts is a great addition to this recipe. I like walnuts and pecans in this skillet cookie.
How to Make a Pizookie
- Step 1 – Preheat the oven and get a 10-inch cast iron skillet ready for the dough.
- Step 2 – Next, melt the butter for 15-30 seconds in the microwave. Use a mixer to cream both types of sugars.
Step 3. Next, add the eggs and vanilla extract and combine well.
Step 4. Pour in the flour, salt and baking soda. Combine dry ingredients with the wet ingredients.
Step 5. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand. Combine and spread the dough into the cast iron skillet.
Step 6. Cook for 30 minutes. Baking time may vary. Then remove from the oven and cool. Serve and top with cream.
Topping Ideas
- Vanilla Ice Cream – This is so amazing warm with a scoop of this easy homemade vanilla ice cream recipe. We love the way the ice cream melts when the cookie is warm.
- Hot Fudge and Caramel- You might also want to drizzle a little Hot Fudge Sauce or Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe before serving.
- Crushed Candy Bars – This is a great dessert to use leftover crushed candy bars.
Storage
If you have leftovers, allow the pizookie to cool completely. Then store the cookie in an air tight container and place in the fridge.
FAQs
Yes, you can make it in a 8 inch or 9 inch pie plate but I wouldn’t use a cake pan. We have made it both ways and they both turn out so delicious. I recently bought mini cast iron skillets to everyone can have their own.
We like to make this dessert for special occacsions.
Yes, you can use the cookie dough that is already made. Press the cookie dough in the cast iron skillet and bake according to the package.
Feel free to use the package chocolate chip cookie mixture. All you need to do is add softened butter and this is a quick and easy way to make this dessert.
Yes, you can also freeze leftovers for up to 4 months. We recommend freezing in individual slices and wrap completely with plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe container.
Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then serve.
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Chocolate Chip Pizookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 ½ cups flour
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1.5 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and get a 10 inch cast iron skillet ready for the dough.
- Melt the butter for 15-30 seconds in the microwave and then in a mixer, cream with both sugars.
- Add in eggs and vanilla and combine well.
- Pour in flour,salt and baking soda. Let mix for 2-3 minutes to full combine.
- Fold in chocolate chips by hand.
- Pour cookie dough into cast iron skillet and make sure it is even around the pan.
- Cook for 30 minutes. Edges should be brown.
- Let sit for 30+ minutes to cool.
