This Mini Skillet Cookie bakes up pillowy soft and chewy in the middle with crispy edges. Top the giant cookie with scoops of ice cream for a perfect dessert for two people.
Why I love this recipe
This recipe makes just one large cookie, serves 2 – 4, and is super simple to prepare.
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Substitutions and additions
You can substitute the chocolate chips with chocolate chunks, M&M’s, Reese’s pieces, or your favorite cookie ingredient.
You can add extra chocolate chips on top before baking.
Try adding any type of chopped nuts.
Equipment
- 8 Inch cast iron skillet
- Stand mixer or mixing bowls
How to make Mini Skillet Cookie
Step 1 - Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 - Spray an 8-inch oven-safe skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 3 - In a stand mixer bowl with the paddle attachment, cream the butter with the granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
Step 4 - Add in the vanilla and the egg yolk. Continue mixing on low speed until just combined. Don’t overmix.
Step 5 - Then add the dry ingredients except the chocolate chips. Mix until the dough forms.
Step 6 - Gently fold in the chocolate chips or other candy of choice.
Step 7 - Press the dough in an even layer into the small skillet.
Step 8 - Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cookie is golden brown.
Step 9 - Let it cool for about 10-15 minutes then serve the warm cookie topped with ice cream.
Pro Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
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Mini Skillet Cookie
Equipment
- KitchenAid 5 Quart Stand Mixer or mixng bowl
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk ((do not use a whole egg))
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chocolate chunks, M&M’s, or Reese’s Pieces)
- Optional – ice cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray an 8-inch oven-safe skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter with the white sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add the vanilla and the egg yolk. Continue mixing on low speed until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Then add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until the dough forms.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, or other candy of choice.
- Press the chocolate chip cookie dough into the small skillet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cookie is golden brown.
- Let it cool for about 10-15 minutes then serve warm topped with ice cream.
Notes
- You can substitute the chocolate chips with chocolate chunks, M&M’s, Reese’s pieces, or your favorite cookie ingredient.
- You can add extra chocolate chips on top before baking.
- Try adding any type of chopped nuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Nutrition
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Zona House
Monday 18th of November 2024
This cookie skillet is fantastic!