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Step 1
1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees
Step 2
2 Have a 10-inch cast-iron skillet at hand
Step 3
3 (This can be baked in a 12-inch skillet; check doneness after 25 minutes
Step 4
4 )
Step 5
5 Combine the butter and sugars in the bowl of a stand mixer or handheld electric mixer; beat on medium speed for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy
Step 6
6 Add the vanilla extract
Step 7
7 Reduce the speed to medium-low; add the eggs one at a time, beating until fully incorporated
Step 8
8 Stop to scrape down the bowl
Step 9
9 Add the flour, baking soda and salt
Step 10
10 Beat on medium-low speed to form a firm dough, then add the chocolate chips and beat on low speed just until evenly distributed
Step 11
11 Press half the cookie dough into the bottom of the skillet
Step 12
12 Spread the Nutella evenly over that dough, leaving a 1/2 inch margin around the edge
Step 13
13 (This is easy to do with an offset spatula
Step 14
14 ) Top with the remaining cookie dough, making sure to cover the Nutella completely at the edges -- sealing them, if you can
Step 15
15 Bake (middle rack) for 25 to 35 minutes; or until the edges are golden brown, and the top looks slightly under-baked, yet it should be fairly firm to the touch
Step 16
16 Transfer to a wire rack to cool; the residual heat from the pan should continue to cook the cookie for a bit
Step 17
17 Let sit for at least 10 minutes before serving