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By Kelly Meier on October 22, 2018 20 Comments

Skillet Cookie Recipe: A Simple Sweet Treat

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This skillet cookie recipe is a simple dessert recipe that’s quick to throw together for an after-dinner treat! Top it with some vanilla ice cream and you have a yummy homemade dessert that the family will love!

Hi there! It’s Kelly from Typically Simple and I’m back this month with another yummy dessert recipe to make a giant chocolate chip skillet cookie! If you’ve been checking out some of the other recipes I have shared in the past, then you know that I’m all about the simple desserts!

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

If a recipe calls for some basic ingredients and can be prepped in about 10-15 minutes, then sign me up! And this skillet cookie recipe is definitely basic and simple, but it is also oh so yummy! It’s a fun twist on classic cookie bars because it’s made in a skillet. Serve it up with some vanilla ice cream and you have a quick & easy dessert for parties or family get-togethers.

A huge chocolate chip cookie in a skillet

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This was the first time I’ve made dessert in a cast iron pan and it definitely will not be the last! But if you do not have a cast-iron skillet, this recipe can be just as easily made in a baking pan.

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie: An Easy Treats to Make

The thing that makes these so easy is that you are cutting out the time it takes to roll out individual cookies. Just put the entire bowl of cookie dough in a skillet and bake! Easy!

Supplies

  • mixing bowls
  • cast iron skillet
  • measuring spoons and cups
  • mixing spoon
  • baking spray

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need from the store. The exact amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  • Butter, melted
  • Brown sugar
  • Eggs
  • Flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Chocolate chips

How to Make a skillet cookie

It’s so easy and less mess because you are baking them in a cast-iron skillet. All the details are in the printable recipe card further below.

Basically, you will just mix the dough and then spread it out into the skillet. Then, bake it for about 25 minutes. No chilling, no scooping, it couldn’t be any easier.

How do you “fold” in an ingredient?

I’ve been asked about my folding technique. Here’s an easy way to understand how to fold something in and why you do it.

The key is gentleness. Use a rubber spatula and gently incorporate the chocolate chips into the dough. Avoid over mixing. Scrape the sides and the bottom and mix just enough to make sure the chips are spread throughout the dough.

Why do you fold instead of mixing ingredients?

This is because you already have a perfect dough and you don’t want to introduce more air into it.

This skillet cookie recipe is a simple dessert recipe perfect for an after dinner treat! Top it with some vanilla ice cream and you have a yummy homemade dessert that the family will love!

How easy is that for a yummy dessert recipe?! And even better is that each slice of skillet cookie has a crispy edge and gooey soft middle. I might even add some more chocolate chips next time to make this an extra chocolatey treat!

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie Recipe

Here is a printable recipe card for you. Enjoy!

This skillet cookie recipe is quick to throw together for an after dinner treat! Top it with some vanilla ice cream and you have a yummy homemade dessert that the family will love!
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Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

This skillet cookie recipe is an simple dessert recipe that’s quick to throw together for an after dinner treat! Top it with some vanilla ice cream and you have a yummy homemade dessert that the family will love!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: skillet cookie
Servings: 8
Calories: 370kcal
Author: Kelly | Typically Simple

Ingredients

  • 1/3 c Butter melted
  • 1 1/4 c brown sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 1/4 c flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 c chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large bowl, mix together butter, sugar, and eggs.
  • Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt, combining well.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Spread batter into a well greased skillet.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  • Allow pan to cool slightly before cutting into slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 160mg | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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This skillet cookie is best when served still slightly warm from the oven, however you can serve it later. Just make sure to cover it tightly with plastic wrap or foil to keep it soft until it’s time to eat it!

More Dessert Ideas

Here are a few more dessert ideas you might like:

Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars  |  Fruit Pizza Cookies  |  Peanut Butter Dump Cake

What’s Next?

While you’re here you may also enjoy these easy dessert ideas on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry® – 

  • Chocolate Dipped S’mores on a Stick
  • Monster Cookie Bars: Easy Dessert Recipe for Kids
  • Caramel Fudge Ice Cream Cake With Pretzel Crust

Originally posted May 2018, Updated October 2018. 

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About Kelly Meier

With a passion for teaching, crafting, and photography, Kelly created a blog that weaves them all together. From easy dinner recipes to quick DIY projects, Typically Simple provides creative inspiration for cooking and baking, crafting with kids, home decor, organization and more. A classroom teacher for seven years, Kelly now stays at home with her very energetic little boy. Armed with her hot glue gun and a cup of coffee, she enjoys working on craft and DIY projects during nap-time. You might also find her taste-testing new recipes in the kitchen!

Kelly shared her great ideas on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry® from October 2016 - March 2018. Follow Kelly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

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  1. Panterra says

    March 22, 2020 at 3:55 pm

    What can you substitute for brown sugar

    Reply
    • Carrie Ypma says

      March 22, 2020 at 4:37 pm

      Hi Panterra,
      Thanks for reaching out. According to this article on The Spruce Eats, you can replace brown sugar with granulated sugar and molasses. If you don’t have molasses, you could use maple syrup. Read their full article for suggestions and tips. You may notice a subtle change in the taste or texture of the skillet cookie, but it should be negligible. Please let us know what you try and how it turns out!
      Best wishes,
      Carrie
      Ideas for the Home by Kenarry

      Reply
  2. Sonya says

    April 9, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    What do you suggest using if a cast iron skillet is not available? Do you think a baking pan will work?

    Reply
    • Carrie Ypma says

      April 9, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      Hi Sonya,
      A baking pan should definitely work! You just may need to vary the time or temperature to get it cooked all the way through. To start, I’d suggest trying this one in a 9×9 metal or glass pan. Check it after about 15 minutes and then continue to check every 5 minutes or so until it’s golden like a cookie. Let us know how it works out for you!

      Best wishes,
      Carrie
      Ideas for the Home by Kenarry

      Reply
  3. Julie Consworth says

    May 1, 2020 at 6:33 pm

    i am loving the cookie it taste delicious and i just want more and more

    Reply
    • Carrie Ypma says

      May 4, 2020 at 11:34 am

      I can’t blame you, Julie! With all that delicious goodness, it’s hard to stop with just a little bite or two… or three… or…

      Guess you’ll just have to make another chocolate chip skillet cookie! ENJOY!

      Best wishes,
      Carrie
      Ideas for the Home by Kenarry

      Reply
  4. Maryann says

    May 31, 2020 at 4:09 pm

    What do you prefer dark or light brown sugar ?

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    • Carrie Ypma says

      May 31, 2020 at 10:19 pm

      Hi Maryann,
      Either one will work for this recipe. I personally tend to buy light brown sugar. Let us know how you enjoy the skillet cookie!
      Best wishes,
      Carrie
      Ideas for the Home by Kenarry

      Reply
  5. Natalie says

    June 5, 2020 at 12:17 am

    Delicious! Thank you for this recipe! I will be recomending this to everyone I know!! Turned out amazing.

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    • Carrie Ypma says

      June 5, 2020 at 10:59 am

      So glad you enjoyed it, Natalie!

      Best wishes,
      Carrie
      Ideas for the Home by Kenarry

      Reply
  6. Adil says

    June 11, 2020 at 10:07 pm

    DELICIOUS!!!

    I make this cookie about 3 times a week it is sooooo good and I can’t stop eating it

    Reply
    • Carrie Ypma says

      June 12, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      That’s awesome! So glad you enjoy the Skillet Cookie, Adil!

      Best wishes,
      Carrie
      Ideas for the Home by Kenarry

      Reply
      • Adil says

        June 26, 2020 at 4:12 pm

        Hi again! I would like to know if I could use blueberries or strawberries instead of chocolate chips! Thank You.

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        • Carrie Ypma says

          June 26, 2020 at 4:47 pm

          Hi there, Adil! Great to hear from you again. We’ve never made the skillet cookie with blueberries or strawberries, so we can’t make any promises but I would think it could work! Give it a try and let us know how it turns out. Worse case, it’s a bit of a gooey mess, but throw it in a bowl with ice cream or something and I bet it would still be delicious. Keep us posted!
          Best wishes,
          Carrie

          Reply
          • Adil says

            July 2, 2020 at 11:22 pm

            Hi I made it with blueberries and It turned out great but I just had to cook it 2-4 minutes longer because It turned out a little raw the first time but I recommend putting blueberries!

          • Carrie Ypma says

            July 3, 2020 at 12:01 pm

            Hi Adil,
            Thank you so much for swinging back to let us know how the cookie turned out with blueberries. I bet it would be great with white chocolate chips plus the blueberries too.
            Best wishes,
            Carrie
            Ideas for the Home by Kenarry

  7. Eve says

    June 22, 2020 at 5:57 pm

    Wouldn’t cook throughout so ended with a raw cookie. Would not recommend also More like a cake than a cookie

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    • Carrie Ypma says

      June 26, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      Hey there, Eve! I’m so sorry to hear that you had difficulty getting the cookie to bake consistently. It could be an issue with the pan, the oven or the length of time you baked it. Another thing you could try is to take a long piece of terrycloth fabric (like a strip of old bath towel), wet it down with cold water and wrap it around the skillet, securing it in place with a safety pin. I do this all the time with cakes. It keeps the outer edges cooler so the cake or cookie bakes more evenly/consistently. If you give that a try, let us know how it works for you.
      Best wishes,
      Carrie
      Ideas for the Home by Kenarry

      Reply
  8. elissa sharin says

    July 17, 2020 at 8:37 pm

    Hi! What size skillet should be used in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Carrie Ypma says

      July 17, 2020 at 8:42 pm

      Hi Elissa,
      We recommend using a 12-13 inch cast iron skillet for the cookie. Hope you enjoy it!
      Best wishes,
      Carrie
      Ideas for the Home by Kenarry

      Reply

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