A chocolate chip cookie baked in one skillet becomes a soft, shareable dessert for two on a weeknight when time is short. The dough bakes into a warm, fudgy cake that needs nothing but itself.

Serves 2. 25 minutes, 5 at the stove.

About 280 calories a serving, 3 g protein, 34 g carbohydrate, 15 g fat. From USDA figures for 100% of the ingredients; amounts are the recipe's.

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1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Rub 1 tablespoon butter inside an 8-inch skillet.
2. Break apart the entire tube of cookie dough and press it into an even layer in the buttered skillet. Bake until golden at the edges and still soft in the center, about 18 to 20 minutes.20 min
3. Let cool for 2 minutes, then serve warm straight from the skillet.

Note If you have ice cream on hand, a scoop melts into the warm cookie. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for two days. Serve with cold milk or hot coffee.