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A thick, gooey slice of Pan Cookie Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie served on a white plate with the rest baking in the skillet.

Giant Chocolate Chip Pan Cookie

This recipe makes a large chocolate chip cookie baked in a pan, suitable for serving 8 people.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt such as Diamond Crystal
  • 1 cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1 cup whole walnut halves or walnut pieces

Equipment

  • Baking pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease your baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the room temperature butter with both sugars until the mixture is light and creamy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chopped chocolate and walnuts.
  7. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookie cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before cutting into 8 squares and serving.

Notes

You can substitute milk chocolate chips for semi-sweet if you prefer a sweeter cookie. For a richer flavor, use browned butter instead of melted butter.