Chili’s Skillet Cookie (Easy Gooey Pizookie Copycat Recipe)
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This Chili’s skillet cookie is a warm, gooey chocolate chip dessert baked in a skillet and served just like the famous pizookie. You know the one — a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie baked right in a skillet and topped with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream that starts melting into every bite. That is exactly what this recipe delivers.
I’ve ordered Chili’s Skillet Cookie at restaurants more times than I can count. There’s just something about that warm chocolate chip cookie baked in a skillet and topped with melting vanilla ice cream that feels extra special. One day I realized there was no reason I couldn’t recreate that same restaurant-style dessert right at home.
After a few test runs in my own cast iron skillet, this copycat Chili’s Skillet Cookie quickly became one of our favorite weekend treats. It pairs perfectly with a cozy dinner like my Chili’s Queso dip or a comfort meal such as Million Dollar Spaghetti Alfredo. It’s simple, classic, and tastes just like the restaurant version, maybe even better because it’s fresh out of your own oven.
If you love rich desserts like my Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake or easy crowd-pleasers like Banana Pudding with Chessman Cookies, this warm chocolate chip skillet cookie is going to fit right in.
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What Is a Pizookie?
If you’ve ever searched for “Chili’s pizookie,” you’re not alone.
A pizookie is essentially a thick chocolate chip cookie baked in a skillet and served warm with ice cream on top. It’s the ultimate cookie-meets-brownie dessert, and it’s famous at family restaurants like Chili’s.
This recipe gives you that same gooey center and crispy edges — without leaving your house.
Why I Love This Chili’s Skillet Cookie Copycat
I love this recipe because it feels special without being complicated.
There’s something about baking the cookie in a skillet that makes it thicker, softer in the center, and slightly crisp around the edges. When you top it with vanilla ice cream and drizzle chocolate syrup over the top, it turns into that full restaurant-style experience right at your own table.
It’s perfect for:
- Family movie night
- Birthday desserts
- Sleepovers
- Or anytime you just want a warm chocolate chip cookie that feels extra
And the best part is you probably already have everything in your pantry.
Ingredients for This Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Butter, softened
- Granulated sugar
- Light brown sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Simple, classic cookie ingredients. Nothing fancy.
How to Make Chili’s Skillet Cookie at Home
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
Cream together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat well.
Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until fully combined. Stir in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top if you’d like.
Spread the cookie dough into a well-greased 9-inch oven-safe skillet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cookie is light brown and set in the middle.
Let it cool slightly before serving.
Then add a scoop (or two) of vanilla ice cream right into the skillet and drizzle with chocolate syrup for that full Chili’s-style pizookie effect.
What Size Skillet Should I Use?
I used a 9-inch cast iron skillet, and it took about 30 minutes to bake.
Keep in mind that bake time may vary depending on the size and material of your skillet. A larger skillet will bake faster and produce a thinner cookie, while a smaller skillet will result in a thicker cookie that may need more time.
Pro Tips for the Best Skillet Cookie
Do not overbake. The center should look just set.
Reserve a few chocolate chips for the top before baking.
Serve while warm for that true restaurant-style experience.
Use real vanilla ice cream for the best contrast with the warm cookie.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is a homemade copycat version inspired by the Chili’s chocolate chip skillet cookie. It delivers the same warm, gooey texture and classic chocolate chip flavor.
Yes. You can use any oven-safe skillet or even transfer the dough into a round cake pan. Just watch the bake time carefully.
Absolutely. You can double the ingredients and bake it in a larger skillet or divide between two skillets.
Cover and store at room temperature for up to two days. Warm slices in the microwave for 15–20 seconds before serving.
If you’ve ever ordered Chili’s skillet cookie and wished you could make it at home, this recipe is for you. It’s simple, comforting, and always impressive when it comes out of the oven bubbling and golden around the edges.
When you try it, I’d love to hear how you served yours. Did you go classic with vanilla ice cream, or did you add your own twist?
Chili’s Skillet Cookie Recipe (Chocolate Chip Pizookie Copycat)
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
- Slowly add dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. (Reserve some to sprinkle on the top, if desired.)
- Spread half the cookie dough into a well-greased oven-safe 9-inch skillet. Bake 25-30 minutes or until light brown and set in the middle.
Notes
- Bake time will vary depending on the size of your skillet. I used a 9" cast iron skillet and it took about 30 minutes to bake.
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This Skillet Cookie recipe looks absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try making my own gooey pizookie at home. Thanks for sharing such a delightful and easy recipe! 🍪❤️
Thank you so much for your simple recipe. I really enjoyed your style and I’ve tried many others and it wouldn’t set up. I figured out you have to whip butter and sugar with mixer. That helped tremendously. Love it. Thanks so much!!
I your recipe instructions for the chocolate chip cookie cake you say to only add 1/2 of the mixture to you 9” skillet and bake. Does this mean that this is a double batch and can make two cookies?
YES! It makes two cookies