Gooey Chocolate Nutella Skillet Cookie

There’s something about a warm skillet cookie that feels extra special. Maybe it’s the crisp golden edges, maybe it’s the melty chocolate pooled on top, or maybe it’s the fact that you get to dig straight into the pan with a spoon. Whatever it is… I’m obsessed.

This Gooey Chocolate Nutella Skillet Cookie is basically everything I want in a dessert. It starts with rich brown butter (which already makes the kitchen smell amazing), gets packed with chocolate chips, and has little frozen dollops of Nutella tucked inside so every scoop has that gooey chocolate-hazelnut center.

It bakes up with crisp edges, a soft chewy center, and melty pockets of chocolate throughout. Top it with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of extra Nutella and it somehow gets even better.

This is the kind of dessert that feels cozy and impressive but is secretly super simple. Perfect for a Friday night treat, date night at home, or when you just need chocolate immediately.

Gooey Chocolate Nutella Skillet Cookie Ingredients

Unsalted Butter: We’re browning the butter here, which gives this skillet cookie a rich nutty flavor and adds so much depth. It’s worth the extra few minutes.

Tip: Watch closely toward the end. Butter goes from golden to burnt fast.

Light Brown Sugar: Brown sugar keeps everything soft and chewy while adding that cozy caramel flavor.

Granulated Sugar: A little granulated sugar helps create crisp edges and balances the moisture.

Egg: Helps bind everything together and gives the cookie structure.

Vanilla Extract: Vanilla makes all the chocolate flavors pop.

Nutella: The star of the show. Mixing some into the dough gives flavor throughout, while freezing spoonfuls creates gooey chocolatey pockets.

All-Purpose Flour: The base of the cookie dough.

Cornstarch: This helps keep the texture soft and tender.

Baking Soda: Adds lift and helps the cookie spread nicely.

Salt: Balances the sweetness and brings out all the chocolate flavor.

Chocolate Morsels: Because more chocolate is always the right move.

Tips, Tricks, and Substitutions

Freeze the Nutella dollops first - This helps keep distinct Nutella pockets inside the skillet cookie instead of melting completely into the dough.

Let the brown butter cool - Warm is okay. Hot is not. If it’s too hot it can scramble the egg.

Don’t overbake - The center should still look slightly soft when you pull it out. It’ll continue setting as it cools.

Add flaky sea salt - Highly recommend. A little sprinkle on top balances all that chocolate beautifully.

Swap the chocolate chips - Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or chopped chocolate bars all work.

No skillet? - An 8-inch cake pan or baking dish works too.

How to Make Gooey Chocolate Nutella Skillet Cookie

1. Prep the skillet

Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8-inch skillet.

2. Brown the butter

In a saucepan over medium heat, cook butter, stirring often, until golden and nutty smelling. Let cool.

3. Freeze Nutella dollops

Line a plate with parchment paper and scoop small dollops of Nutella onto it. Freeze.

4. Mix sugars and butter

Whisk browned butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.

5. Add wet ingredients

Whisk in egg, vanilla extract, and Nutella until combined.

6. Add dry ingredients

Stir in flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt until just combined.

7. Fold in chocolate

Mix in chocolate morsels.

8. Chill

Refrigerate dough for 20–30 minutes.

9. Press dough into skillet

Press about ⅔ of the dough into skillet.

10. Add Nutella

Scatter frozen Nutella dollops over dough.

11. Top with remaining dough

Gently spread remaining dough over filling.

12. Add extra chocolate

Sprinkle more chocolate on top if desired.

13. Bake

Bake for 22–28 minutes until edges are lightly golden and center is still soft.

14. Cool

Let cool 10 minutes.

15. Serve

Top with flaky sea salt, extra Nutella drizzle, or vanilla ice cream.

Storage Instructions

Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.

For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Warm individual servings in the microwave for about 10–15 seconds to bring back the gooey texture.

Freezing Instructions

You can freeze baked slices for up to 2 months.

Or freeze assembled unbaked dough in skillet and bake when ready.

FAQ

Can I make this Nutella skillet cookie ahead of time?

Yes! Prep the dough and refrigerate overnight.

Can I freeze Nutella skillet cookie?

Definitely. Freeze slices and reheat before serving.

Why is my skillet cookie dry?

Usually overbaking. Pull it out while center still looks soft.

Can I use dark chocolate chips?

Absolutely.

What’s the best way to serve it?

Warm with vanilla ice cream and extra Nutella drizzle.

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