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Gooey Campfire Skillet Cookie Recipe Easy 5-Minute Chocolate Chip Dessert

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A quick and easy campfire skillet cookie with melty chocolate chips, perfect for outdoor gatherings or backyard fire pits. This dessert delivers a warm, gooey center with crisp edges and nostalgic campfire charm.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups (170–255 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together ½ cup softened unsalted butter, ½ cup packed brown sugar, and ¼ cup granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Fold in 1 to 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Lightly grease an 8 to 10-inch cast iron skillet with butter or oil. Spread the cookie dough evenly in the skillet, pressing gently to fill the pan without compacting.
  7. Place the skillet over medium-low heat on a campfire grate or stovetop burner. Cover with a lid or foil tent and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, checking at 10 minutes for golden edges and a soft, gooey center.
  8. If the bottom browns too quickly, lift the skillet with potholders or move it to a cooler spot to reduce heat.
  9. Remove from heat once cooked through but still soft in the middle. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Control heat carefully to avoid burning; cover skillet with lid or foil to trap heat and cook evenly. Mix dough gently to keep cookie tender. Grease skillet well to prevent sticking. For indoor baking, use 350°F (175°C) oven for 15–18 minutes. Dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before cooking. Variations include adding nuts, marshmallows, dried fruit, or spices like cinnamon.

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