Chocolate Chip and Caramel Skillet Cookie

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter (1 cup, softened)
• Granulated sugar (1 cup)
• Brown sugar (1 cup)
• Eggs (2)
• Vanilla extract (2 teaspoons)
• All-purpose flour (3 cups)
• Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Chocolate chips (2 cups)
• Caramel candies (1 cup, chopped)
• Sea salt flakes (1 teaspoon)
• Vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is well incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped caramel candies into the dough.
6. Grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Press the cookie dough evenly into the skillet. The dough should reach the edges of the skillet.
7. Sprinkle the sea salt flakes over the top of the cookie dough. This will enhance the flavor profile of the cookie.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges of the cookie are golden brown and the center has set. The cookie should still be soft in the middle.
9. Remove the skillet from the oven and let the cookie cool for a few minutes. This helps the cookie set and makes it easier to cut.
10. Serve this delightful skillet cookie warm, topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!