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Decadent Dark Cherry Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

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A rich and comforting skillet cookie featuring dark chocolate chunks and tart dark cherries, baked to perfection with a crisp edge and gooey center. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a quick indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (175g) dark chocolate chips or chunks
  • 3/4 cup (120g) jarred dark cherries, drained and roughly chopped
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling
  • Optional: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cast-iron skillet in the oven while it heats.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in 1 large room-temperature egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Use a spatula to gently fold in 1 cup dark chocolate chips and 3/4 cup drained chopped dark cherries.
  7. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and lightly grease it with butter or non-stick spray. Optionally, sprinkle a teaspoon of sugar on the bottom.
  8. Press the cookie dough evenly into the skillet, smoothing the top to about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick.
  9. Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and crisp but the center remains soft and slightly gooey. Start checking at 18 minutes.
  10. Let the skillet cookie cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  11. Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and egg for better mixing. Drain cherries well to avoid soggy dough. Preheat skillet for crisp edges. Avoid overmixing dough to keep cookie tender. Check cookie starting at 18 minutes to prevent overbaking. Rotate skillet halfway if chocolate chips start to burn. Refrigerate dough up to 24 hours for better flavor development.

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