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Decadent Giant Chocolate Lava Cookie Skillet Recipe with Ice Cream

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A giant chocolate lava cookie baked in a cast-iron skillet with a gooey molten center, topped with vanilla ice cream. This easy and indulgent dessert is perfect for any occasion and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (110 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (175 g) mixed semi-sweet and bittersweet chocolate chips
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the 10-inch cast-iron skillet on a middle rack to warm slightly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by pure vanilla extract, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in mixed semi-sweet and bittersweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Carefully spoon the cookie dough into the preheated cast-iron skillet, spreading it evenly.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and set but the center remains soft and molten. Check at 20 minutes for a gooier center.
  9. Let the cookie rest for about 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
  10. Serve warm topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top if desired.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain the molten center. Use room temperature eggs and butter for smooth dough. Preheat the skillet to get crispy edges. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for enhanced flavor. Let the cookie rest before slicing to allow lava center to set slightly. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate chips and ice cream.

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