Skillet-Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups mixed milk and semisweet chocolate chips (about 9 ounces)
• 2 pints vanilla ice cream
• Caramel Sauce (recipe follows)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• (makes about 1 cup)

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
4. Add the egg and vanilla; mix until they are fully incorporated.
5. Add the flour mixture, and beat until just combined.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
7. Transfer the dough to a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, and press to flatten, covering the bottom of the pan.
8. Bake until the edges are brown and the top is golden, 40 to 45 minutes.
9. Dont overbake; it will continue to cook a few minutes out of the oven.
10. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, 15 to 20 minutes.
11. Cut into 8 wedges.
12. Serve warm; top each wedge with a scoop of ice cream and some caramel sauce.
13. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, salt, and water.
14. Cook over medium heat until the sugar is a medium amber color, about 7 minutes; wash the sides of the pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent crystals from forming.
15. Remove from heat.
16. Stir in the heavy cream; add the butter, and stir until combined.
17. Let cool to room temperature; stir in the vanilla.
18. The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
19. Reheat gently; serve at room temperature.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/skillet-baked-chocolate-chip-cookie-393220 (may not work)