Skillet Sugar Cookie Sundae

Homemade buttery sugar cookie, vanilla bean ice cream, and chocolate drizzle turn this Skillet Sugar Cookie Sundae into the kind of dessert everyone ends up sharing from the same pan. Warm, soft, rich, and built around that classic hot-and-cold combination, it’s simple comfort food at its best.

It’s the kind of dessert that doesn’t need a special occasion. Movie nights, family dinners, birthdays, or a random weeknight craving all feel like good enough reasons to pull out the skillet.

Why This Recipe Works

• Buttery homemade sugar cookie dough stays soft in the center.
• Cast iron creates lightly crisp golden edges.
• Vanilla bean ice cream balances the warm cookie perfectly.
• Chocolate drizzle adds just enough richness without overpowering the dessert.
• Easy to share and fun to serve straight from the skillet.

Flavor Notes

Every bite hits a little differently.

The cookie stays buttery and soft while the ice cream melts into the warm center. The chocolate drizzle adds a rich finish without making the dessert overly sweet.

Simple ingredients. Big payoff.

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately while the cookie is warm and the ice cream is cold.

Great for:

• Family dessert nights
• Movie nights
• Birthday desserts
• Weekend treats
• After-dinner sharing desserts

Storage

Best enjoyed fresh.

If needed, store leftover cookie covered at room temperature and add fresh ice cream when serving.

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Skillet Sugar Cookie Sundae

A warm homemade sugar cookie baked in a cast iron skillet and topped with vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate drizzle.

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Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 18 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
• 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Equipment

• 5-inch cast iron skillet
• Mixing bowl
• – Hand mixer
• Rubber spatula

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in egg and vanilla extract.
4. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
5. Press dough evenly into a greased 5-inch cast iron skillet.
6. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
7. Allow cookie to cool for 5 minutes.
8. Top with vanilla bean ice cream.
9. Drizzle with chocolate syrup.
10. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

• For extra buttery cookies, do not overbake.
• Serve immediately after adding ice cream for the best hot-and-cold contrast.