Name: Single Serve Skillet Chocolate Chip Nutella Cookie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted); 3 tbsp brown sugar (packed); 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 egg yolk (large); 0.5 tsp vanilla extract; 6 tbsp all-purpose flour; 0.125 tsp baking soda; 1 pinch salt; 3 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 tbsp Nutella (heaping spoonful)

There are days when you crave a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie—but not an entire batch sitting on your counter tempting you for days. That’s where this Single Serve Skillet Chocolate Chip Nutella Cookie comes in. It’s rich, decadent, perfectly portioned, and baked in a mini skillet for those irresistible crispy edges and molten centers.

This recipe delivers everything you love about a classic chocolate chip cookie, but with an indulgent Nutella twist. The center stays soft and fudgy, while the outer edges turn golden and slightly crisp. It’s the ultimate small batch dessert recipe for cozy nights, date nights, or solo sweet cravings.

Best of all? It’s ready in under 25 minutes from start to finish.

Let’s dive into why this mini cast iron cookie deserves a permanent place in your dessert rotation.

Why You’ll Love This Single Serve Skillet Cookie

Perfectly Portioned

No leftovers. No overindulging. Just one beautifully baked cookie made to be enjoyed fresh and warm.

Quick and Easy

This quick chocolate chip dessert requires simple pantry staples and minimal prep time.

Gooey Nutella Center

A spoonful of Nutella tucked into the center melts into a creamy, chocolate-hazelnut surprise.

Crisp Edges, Soft Center

Baking in a mini cast iron skillet creates that signature contrast between caramelized edges and a soft, slightly underbaked middle.

The Magic of Baking in a Skillet

Using a small cast iron skillet isn’t just for presentation—it changes the texture. Cast iron retains heat beautifully, creating:

Crisp, golden edges
Even baking throughout
A slightly caramelized bottom
Long-lasting warmth for serving

If you’ve never tried a mini skillet dessert before, this Nutella chocolate chip cookie is the perfect place to start.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 heaping tablespoon Nutella

Ingredient Breakdown & Substitution Tips

Butter

Melted butter creates a denser, chewier texture. For a deeper flavor, you can brown the butter first.

Brown Sugar + Granulated Sugar

The combination gives you moisture (from brown sugar) and slight crispness (from white sugar).

Egg Yolk Only

Using just the yolk keeps the cookie rich and tender without making it cakey.

Nutella

The star ingredient. Freeze it for 5–10 minutes before using if you want a more defined molten center.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 6-inch mini cast iron skillet.
In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping.
Press half the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared skillet.
Place the Nutella in the center, leaving a small border around the edges.
Cover with the remaining cookie dough and gently spread to seal the Nutella inside.
Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is slightly soft.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm straight from the skillet.

Pro Tips for the Perfect Gooey Center

Slightly underbake for maximum gooeyness.
Let it rest 5 minutes so it sets but stays soft.
Use room temperature egg yolk for smoother mixing.
Chill Nutella briefly if you want a lava-style center.

Delicious Variations

Double Chocolate Version

Replace 1 tablespoon of flour with cocoa powder.

Peanut Butter Swirl

Swirl peanut butter with Nutella before sealing inside.

Salted Caramel Upgrade

Add a teaspoon of caramel sauce with the Nutella filling and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.

Espresso Chocolate

Add ¼ teaspoon espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor.

Serving Suggestions

This mini cast iron cookie is amazing on its own, but here are ways to elevate it:

Top with vanilla bean ice cream
Drizzle with warm chocolate sauce
Add fresh strawberries for contrast
Sprinkle flaky sea salt for balance
Dust with powdered sugar for presentation

For date night, serve with two spoons and dig in together.

Storage & Reheating

While best enjoyed fresh, you can:

Cover and store at room temperature for 1 day
Reheat in microwave for 10–15 seconds
Rewarm in oven at 300°F for 5 minutes

Fun Dessert Facts

Skillet cookies—also known as “pizookies”—became popular in American restaurants in the early 2000s. The idea combines pizza-style serving with classic cookie dough, baked in a hot pan and served warm. This single serve skillet cookie takes that concept and makes it perfectly portioned for home baking.

Nutella, originally from Italy, was created in the 1940s as a chocolate-hazelnut spread during cocoa shortages. Today, pairing Nutella with chocolate chip cookies is a beloved modern dessert fusion.

Why This Is the Ultimate Small Batch Dessert Recipe

This single serve skillet cookie solves the classic dessert dilemma:

Want something homemade
Don’t want leftovers
Don’t want complicated steps
Want maximum chocolate impact

It’s comfort food at its finest—warm, gooey, chocolate-packed, and deeply satisfying.

Whether you’re baking for yourself, surprising someone special, or simply craving a quick chocolate chip dessert, this Nutella chocolate chip cookie delivers bakery-style indulgence in a tiny skillet.

Once you try it, you may never go back to full-batch cookies again.