This Fudgy Skillet Cookie recipe is an easy dessert that features a layer of rich, hot fudge between layers of chocolate chip cookie dough. It’s a cast iron skillet cookie made with pre-made dough and stuffed with gooey fudge!

fudgy skillet cookie with a spoon

Ever since I made this cast iron skillet cookie recipe weeks ago, I’ve turned into the cookie monster. Yes, the big, blue furry creature from Sesame Street. That Cookie Monster.

I couldn’t get enough of this skillet cookie and didn’t want to share with the hubster. Lucky for him, I caved and let him have a teeny slice of this cookie, but not much. The rest was mine. Alllll mine.

I’m almost ashamed to admit it, but this skillet cookie made with pre-made dough was the first cookie that I’ve ever made in a skillet. Can you believe that? It’s been on my bucket list for years, yet I just kept ignoring it.

But after trying this skillet of fudgy, chocolate-y deliciousness, I have absolutely no idea why. Why on earth did I not make this skillet cookie years ago?

What Makes This Mini Skillet Cookie Recipe So Great

  • This mini skillet cookie recipe is SO EASY — it contains just two ingredients and minimal prep work.
  • You can easily make this into individual desserts with mini skillets or use a big one for sharing!
  • With a two cookie layers surrounding warm, rich fudge, it’s layer upon layer of gooey deliciousness!

top down view of mini cast iron skillet cookie made with premade dough garnished with ice cream and a spoon

Ingredients for Mini Skillet Cookies

This Chocolate Fudge Skillet Cookie lands in the top five easiest recipes on Pumpkin ‘N Spice. By using a pre-made cookie dough and hot fudge sauce from a jar, this cookie contains just two ingredients and super minimal prep work.

And that means that you can have this cookie skillet prepped, baked and ready to be devoured in less than a half hour. What could be better than that?

How to Make a Cast Iron Skillet Cookie with Pre-Made Dough

If you’re the same way as me and have never dove into the wonderful world of cookie skillets, then you must try this now. Like right now. It’s just that good. I mean, a giant cookie, stuffed with fudge and baked until golden? What more could you ask for?

Here’s how the cast iron skillet chocolate chip cookie is made: 

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. In four small cast iron skillets (or one medium skillet), crumble half the package of cookie dough into small pieces, spreading in an even layer over bottom of skillet(s).
  3. Drizzle hot fudge sauce over the first layer of cookie dough with a spoon.
  4. Crumble the remaining cookie dough on top of hot fudge, making sure to spread in an even layer.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the top of the skillet cookies top are golden brown and set.
  6. Remove skillet(s) from oven and allow to cool slightly.
  7. Serve with vanilla ice cream and extra hot fudge sauce, if desired.

A giant chocolate chip cookie stuffed with fudge. This is what dreams are made of, friends. Or at least my dreams, since I’m a food blogger.

This skillet cookie is best enjoyed warm out of the oven, with a big ‘ole scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, and drizzled with more fudge. You could cut this cookie into slices to share, but it tastes better if you grab your spoon and just dig in.

skillet cookie with ice cream and a spoon

Do I Have to Use Mini Cast Iron Skillets? 

No! You can also make this cast iron skillet cookie recipe with one medium-sized skillet (about 9 inches or so). The bake time will be the same. 

Recipe Variations

  • Try this recipe with other pre-made cookie dough. Sugar cookie dough would be delicious too!
  • Use caramel sauce as the middle layer instead of chocolate sauce to mix things up!
  • Like a crunchy cookie? Add chopped nuts to the cookie dough! About 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts or almonds would work well.

mini skillet cookie topped with ice cream

Tips for Making a Cast Iron Skillet Cookie 

  • Don’t make the first layer of dough too thin as you want a nice bottom for your cookie!
  • If the fudge sauce is too thick, you can warm it up a bit by placing some in a bowl and microwaving it in 5 second increments until it reaches a thinner consistency.
  • You may want to try forming the top layer of cookie dough outside the skillet on a cutting board, then laying it over the layer of fudge. Otherwise you may press the dough through the fudge layer straight into the bottom layer of cookie dough.

So grab that skillet and whip up this easy and decadent Fudgy Skillet Cookie. Easy to make and ever better to eat, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Looking for more easy cookie recipes? I’ve got you covered!

skillet cookie in a mini cast iron

Fudgy Skillet Cookie

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
This Fudgy Skillet Cookie recipe is an easy dessert that features a layer of rich, hot fudge between layers of chocolate chip cookie dough.
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 package (16 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
  • ½ cup hot fudge sauce
  • Vanilla ice cream for topping, , if desired

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In four small cast iron skillets or one medium skillet, crumble half the package of cookie dough into small pieces, spreading in an even layer over bottom of skillet(s).
  • Drizzle hot fudge sauce over cookie dough. Crumble remaining cookie dough on top of hot fudge, making sure to spread in an even layer.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until top is golden brown and set. Remove skillet(s) from oven and allow to cool slightly.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream and extra hot fudge sauce, if desired.
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
Author: Gayle
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