This Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie filled with a thick, creamy layer of cheesecake is an ultimate dessert mashup! No rolling or chilling the dough. Once cooled, the cookie slices beautifully, maintaining its deliciously gooey texture, while the cheesecake filling is perfectly set, with a rich and creamy consistency. I’ll walk you step-by-step through the process in my how-to video!
I first shared this skillet cookie over six years ago, and I felt it was time for a refresh! While the recipe remains largely unchanged, I've updated the photos and added step-by-step images, plus a brand new video in the recipe card to guide you through the process.
This skillet dessert combines two of my all-time favorites into one irresistible treat like the pumpkin cream cheese cake! Picture soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies paired with rich, smooth cheesecake—all baked conveniently in a skillet.
If you’ve ever made stuffed cookies, you know how tricky it can be to roll and stuff each one individually. This skillet cookie simplifies the process: just mix, spread, and bake for an effortless and delicious indulgence!
So, what exactly is a skillet cookie? It’s essentially classic chocolate chip cookie dough spread into a cast iron skillet and baked as one giant cookie instead of individual pieces. Served warm from the skillet, it’s typically topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The combination of the warm, gooey cookie melting into the cold ice cream is pure bliss—an indulgence that’s simply heavenly!
Now, let’s introduce cheesecake into the mix! I layer a rich and creamy cream cheese filling between the cookie dough, creating a delightful contrast with the tangy sweetness. This luscious filling pairs beautifully with the caramel notes and melty chocolate in the cookie, resulting in utter perfection that you simply must try!
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Why you'll love it?
- Two desserts in one skillet!
- No rolling or chilling cookie dough.
- Serve warm from the skillet.
- No need for ice cream!
- It retains a perfect gooey texture even when cooled, making it easy to slice.
- Halve the recipe to serve a small family.
- No skillet , no problem! Bake it in a baking pan instead.
Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.
The ingredients for this recipe are pretty standard for chocolate chip cookies and cream cheese filling. However, I’d like to highlight a few that you might have questions about:
- Cream cheese - Only use brick-style cream cheese and not the spreadable kind that’s sold in tubs.
- Sugars - This recipe calls for two types of sugar: brown and white. The white sugar results in crispy edges, while the dark brown sugar enhances its chewiness and fudgy texture. Additionally, you'll need extra white sugar for the cheesecake filling.
- Cornstarch - It helps set the cream cheese filling while ensuring it remains smooth and creamy when sliced.
- Chocolate chips - I use a generous one cup of chocolate chips, plus a few extra for topping. After all, there’s no skimping on chocolate chips in a chocolate chip cookie recipe!
- Butter - You’ll need melted butter for this recipe. It ensures a soft and fudgy cookie texture, rather than a cakey one.
How to make chocolate chip cookies in a skillet?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
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No skillet? No problem!
Don't own a cast iron skillet? Prepare the recipe as instructed and bake it in a 9-inch round cake pan, a 9-inch pie dish, or an 8x8 square baking pan. Alternatively, you can double the recipe and use a 9x13 inch baking dish, cutting it into squares for serving. Be sure to line the baking pans with parchment paper for easy removal. If you’re baking for a smaller family, simply halve the recipe and bake it in a 6-inch cast iron skillet.
How to serve?
Savor this chocolate chip skillet cookie warm from the oven, topped with a sprinkle of coarse sea salt. The cheesecake filling provides a perfect contrast in flavors and textures, making ice cream optional. However, if you want to indulge, pairing it with caramel, dulce de leche, or coffee ice cream elevates the taste even further!
Recipe tips
- Use dark brown sugar for a deep molasses flavor.
- Use brick-style cream cheese and not from the tubs.
- Bring your cream cheese to room temperature before using.
Recipe FAQs
Typically, a regular skillet chocolate chip cookie can be stored at room temperature for a few days. However, since this one has a cheesecake filling, it needs refrigeration. You can keep it in the pan for up to a day, but for longer storage, I recommend cutting it into wedges and placing them in an airtight container for up to a week. Be sure to let it come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
You could use store-bought cookie dough, but I highly recommend sticking with this recipe. The carefully tested ratio of melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar is specifically designed to create a fudgy texture that holds up even after cooling. Store-bought dough may result in a cakey, crumbly texture instead.
Yes, you can cut the cookies into wedges and place them on a baking sheet to freeze until partially frozen. Then, transfer the wedges to zip-top bags and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. Just leave the desired number of wedges at room temperature to thaw completely before enjoying!
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Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups All purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon Salt plus more for topping
- ¾ cup Unsalted butter, melted 1 ½ sticks
- 1 cup Dark brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons white sugar divided
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons Vanilla extract divided
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips plus more for topping
- 1 block Cream cheese, 8 ounces room temperature
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9 or 10-inch cast iron skillet with melted butter or cooking spray.
Make cookie dough
- Add all-purpose flour, baking soda and salt into a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add melted butter, brown sugar, ¼ cup plus two tablespoons white sugar, both eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into a large bowl. Whisk for about one minute or it looks creamy and smooth.
- Add the combined dry ingredients and chocolate chips and mix with a wooden spoon until it is evenly combined.
Make cheesecake filling
- Add the cream cheese, remaining ¼ cup sugar, cornstarch, and remaining ½ teaspoon vanilla extract into a bowl. I used the same bowl that I used to mix the dry ingredients.
- Mix with a wooden spoon, until it has become smooth and creamy.
Assemble and Bake
- Evenly spread a little more than half of the cookie dough into the skillet. Next, layer all of the cheesecake filling on top. Finally, dollop the remaining cookie dough over the filling and gently spread it using the back of a spoon.
- Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top, followed by a light dusting of salt.
- Bake for 33 to 37 minutes or the top looks deep golden brown.
- Place pan on a wire rack to cool and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
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Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
Mmmm definitely want to dig in this yumminess while it’s warm and gooey! And add a scoop or two of ice cream! Yum 🙂
Maria Doss
Oh yessss!!! Thank you Kelly:)
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
This is the skillet cookie of my dreams! I'd love a huge slice right now!
Maria Doss
Thank you Kelsie:)
Ashika | Gardening Foodie
Oh wow chocolate chip cookie and cheesecake in one😋. What a delicious way to start the week. I love this recipe and cannot wait to try it out, my boys will go absolutely crazy for this dessert. 😋
Maria Doss
They sure will, thanks Ashika:)
Theresa
Yum! this sounds and looks so good. will be making soon. thank, for sharing
Maria Doss
Thank you Theresa:) Im sure you family would love it.
Katherine | Love In My Oven
I don't even know what to say - this is amazing!!!! I would not be able to stop at one piece of this!
Maria Doss
Thank you Kathy:)
Patrick@looneyforfood.com
Cookie of my dreams!!
Kim Lange
Right down my alley! Everything I love in a skillet! Pinned!!