Ingredients
1 cup butter1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips1 cup chopped pecans, toastedVanilla ice cream, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a 12-in. cast-iron skillet, heat butter in oven as it preheats. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together sugar and brown sugar. When butter is almost melted, remove skillet from oven and swirl butter until completely melted. Stir butter into sugar mixture; set skillet aside.
Beat eggs and vanilla into sugar mixture. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Spread mixture into buttered skillet.
Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs and top is golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Serve warm, with vanilla ice cream if desired.
