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The Perfect Cookie Skillet

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perfect cookie skillet

I just literally cannot stop with the cookies.  I thought I was changing it up by doing a cookie skillet, but it’s still a cookie.  I just really love cookies.  I love them almost as much as I love cake, and y’all know that is a big deal.

So why the cookie skillet?  Here’s the honest to goodness truth… Everyone has been raving about this “cookie skillet” that someone famous made, and I just had to do it myself.  I joked with my friend that I was going to “one-up” the famous cookie skillet, and I really meant it.  But here’s the other unfortunately honest truth… sometimes I am too stubborn to try other recipes. So I basically hear about something and just do it myself. I’d love to say I tried the other recipe first and gave the famous person the benefit of the doubt, but I would be lying. And no one likes a liar. So there’s that.

Here’s what I do know:  my friend (the one I referred to earlier) is basically the world’s best cookie connoisseur and she had previously had the famous person’s cookie skillet. I had her tell me all the qualities of the other skillet that just weren’t “doing it” for her, and I asked her what would really make it the best in her opinion.

The biggest thing to her was that it was a gooey cookie skillet, not a fluffy one.  And I couldn’t agree more.  If I wanted cake, I would eat a cake. (Seriously, cake is my jam).  When I want a cookie, I want a gooey and tender cookie. As far as my own needs, it had to be gluten free and refined sugar free.

So I got to work to create the perfect cookie skillet.

You might think I am crazy, but I am pretty sure my cookie skillet is better than the cookie skillet I never tried.

It’s perfectly tender and gooey, and has a rich chocolate chip cookie flavor and texture.  If you eat it straight out of the oven, you might need a spoon.  Let it cool for a bit and you can definitely cut slices!

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Oh, and in case you are one of those people that needs a little something extra- here’s a neat trick.  Press half of the dough into the skillet, then spread peanut butter across before adding the second half of the dough.  You will get an AMAZING layered peanut butter chocolate chip cookie.

Want to get even more fancy?  Add nuts or caramel.  YUM.

Seriously, what are you doing?  Get in your kitchen right now.

The Perfect Cookie Skillet

Created by on November 5, 2017

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Here's what you need:

  • 1 c butter (softened) or coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 c coconut sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1:1 Baking Flour
  • 3/4 c whole rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tbsp. cashew milk
  • 1 c dairy free chocolate chips

Here's what you do:

  1. Preheat oven to 325F.
  2. Lightly grease a 10" cast iron skillet with coconut oil.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter or coconut oil and coconut sugar until creamy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla and beat until well mixed.
  5. Add in flour, baking powder, salt, oats, and cashew milk. Continue mixing until just combined. Do not over mix.
  6. Fold in 2/3C of chocolate chips.
  7. Press dough evenly into bottom of cast iron skillet, then sprinkle remaining 1/3C chocolate chips on top.
  8. Bake for 40-43 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  9. Enjoy!

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  2. My husband just hinted last night how bad he wants to try this type of recipe! I’m gonna have to do it now, yum!!

  3. Mmmm…I really need to get a cast iron skillet. Are there any other types of skillets that might work for this recipe?

    • that’s a great question! Hmm! I will look into that.. I would have to think that any “oven safe” skillet might work!

  4. YUM! This is one of those things that you see getting set down on another table while you’re at a restaurant and you say, “I know I haven’t ordered dinner yet, but can you put in an order for one of those for me RIGHT NOW?!” And it’s so easy to make at home–I made one on the grill once (and added marshmallows on top for good measure!) and it was so easy but so impressive to other people. Delicious!

  5. Ahhhh this looks AMAZING. I can just taste the warm, chocolately gooey-ness right now!

  6. Cookie skillets are my FAVORITE! As a matter of fact I am making one tomorrow night for our anniversary. I might just have to use this recipe! Thank you!

  7. I’m such a cookie lover. I imagine a warm skillet and sharing with the family. Absolutely delicious. Look forward to trying.

  8. I’ve never made one of these, but this look amazing. I’d top that off with a nice scoop of vanilla ice cream 🙂