Dark Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Makes one large 10" cookie

Ingredients:
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon coarse flake salt, for garnish

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, mix the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until evenly incorporated. Stir in the egg and the vanilla. 

2. In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients, flour, baking soda, salt, and cayenne pepper until evenly combined. 

3. Add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter-sugar mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Transfer the cookie dough to a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and pat into place forming an even layer. 

4. Bake in a preheated oven until the cookie is golden brown and just set in the center (the dough springs back to a light fingertip touch, 18 to 20 minutes. 

5. Let the cookie cool for 5 minutes and sprinkle with flake salt before serving. 

6. Serve warm wedges with vanilla ice cream.