Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Skillet! This super easy and decadent cookie recipe is a showstopper. Perfect for a party. 
Sweet mother of chocolate, what was I thinking? I’m writing this post while nursing a major sugar hangover, but it was worth every delicious bite of that giant chocolate chip cookie. As one who doesn’t eat a lot of sweets, it was so unlike me to have more than a bite or two of that skillet cookie. However, when something tastes as decadent and naughty as this did, and it was a Saturday, well, let’s just say, I let loose. And then, I drank a boat load of water and ran a few miles so my body wouldn’t go into shock.
So, let’s dish on this chocolate chip skillet cookie. What motivated me to make a proverbial cookie cake, smother it with vanilla cashew ice cream, and then drizzle with more chocolate? I needed a break from creating savory BBQ recipes for the cookbook. Next to making Southern BBQ and grilling veggies, baking is my jam. Maybe because baking is something that I do for others. When I create a good BBQ recipe, it’s for me as much as it is for my family and friends, but cakes, cookies, and pies, those are solely created for the people whom I love the most, including my readers.
We all need to treat ourselves once in a while, and making a huge chocolate chip cookie in a skillet is the perfect way to enjoy a little sweetness. This would be a great celebration dessert for a crowd. Make a skillet cookie instead of a birthday cake, or bring it to your kid’s sporting event for an after-game snack, or, make it just because. I mean, is there ever a bad day for a chocolate chip cookie?
Writing our first cookbook has really inspired me to think outside of the box when it comes to creating recipes. I’ve used ingredients that I’ve never used before, and made things that I’d never thought of making, so when I had the urge to bake up a batch of chocolate chip cookies, I decided to change things up a bit and go big. My son’s girlfriend was another inspiration for this recipe. She’s a master at making delectable skillet desserts, and she shares them via snapchat with me all of the time. It was time that I upped my cookie baking game, so I pulled out my favorite cast iron skillet
and started mixing.
How to Make a Cookie in a Skillet
It’s easier than making individual cookies because all you have to do is spread the entire mixture in the pan and bake, everything else is the same.
You mix the dry ingredients, blend the wet, combine the two, fold in the chips, and bake.
Easy as pie. Or shall I say, cookie.
For best results, eat when warm and gooey and top with a scoop of vanilla cashew ice cream.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Skillet
Equipment
- Stand Mixer
- skillet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ground sea salt
- 8 tablespoon vegan butter (we use Earth Balance brand)
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed, plus 3 tablespoon (45 ml) water
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 10 ounce vegan semi-sweet chocolate chunks (we use Enjoy Life brand)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° (177 °c) and lightly grease a 10 inch (25 cm) iron skillet.
- Whisk the flax seed and water together and let sit.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and sea salt together until well blended.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugars together until combined, add the vanilla, maple syrup, and flax egg and mix until light and fluffy. Slowly add the flour into the mixture and mix until just blended. Fold in the chocolate chunks and spread evenly in the pan.
- Bake on the middle rack for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown and firm in the middle. Serve with a scoop of cashew vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Nutrition
Jo says
Because my hubs has Type 2 Diabetes, we must avoid all processed fats. Do you think I could sub the 8T of Earth Balance with 4T of almond butter and 4T of coconut butter? Your thoughts? This looks to die for and would like to try.
Thank you so much for all you do.
Linda Meyer says
Hi Jo! We're sorry to hear about your husband's health, we wish him the best!
We haven't tried using almond butter to make this, however, it might work if it's mixed with melted coconut butter. It's definitely worth a try. We suggest rubbing a thin layer of the coconut butter on the bottom and sides of the pan to prevent the cookie from sticking. Please let us know how it turns out.
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deliposts says
Probably one of the most insanely perfect cookies I have ever seen in my life 😀 Thanks for sharing this great recipe with us. May God Bless You.
Linda Meyer says
Thank you so much! What a nice complement. 🙂
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
HOW do you just take one slice and walk away?! Errrr ummmmm it's NOT possible!
Linda Meyer says
It wasn't easy. 🙂 Thanks, Gigi!
Hanne says
Now this is a dessert to take to bed with you. Just you a skillet and a good book. I'm in like Flynn. Thank you -Hanne
Linda Meyer says
I like your thinking! Thank you, Hanne! 🙂
Emily says
It looks so yummy. You makes me feel hungry at night again. Cookie and chocolate are awsome combination. I'll make some for breakfast and dessert. Thanks for your sharing.
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Emily! Let us know how you like it. 🙂
Linda Meyer says
Thank you! Let us know what you think. 🙂
Melissa | Vegan Huggs says
This is the mother of all cookies! I need to make this with my son. He would love it! Thank you for the delicious recipe! 🙂
Linda Meyer says
Lol! Totally. Thanks, Melissa. 🙂
Manju Mahadevan says
Oh my goodness! Skillet cookies are my favorite and this looks so very perfect!!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Manju!
Uma Srinivas says
Awesome, awesome. My mouth is watering. This looks super delicious:)
Linda Meyer says
Thank you!
Howie Fox @ HurryTheFoodUp says
I NEED to try out more of these kinds of recipes! This mega cookie looks delicious, Linda!! Well, first I need a skillet I reckon 😉
Linda Meyer says
Thank you! You definitely need to buy a cast-iron skillet. I rarely cook with anything else.
Dianne says
This looks so good! Such a delicious treat!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you!
Becky says
Oh my gosh, that looks so good! When I was a kid, I didn't like cake, so I had giant cookies at every birthday. Maybe it's a tradition I should bring back with this skillet cookie!
Linda Meyer says
Yes, bring it back! Your kiddo would love it. 🙂
trialandeater1 says
Anything in a skillet has me sold, but this cookie?! Amazing. Definitely worth the splurge.
Linda Meyer says
Thank you! I feel the same way about skillet food, it's always a win.
Strength and Sunshine says
Ah, yes, skillet cookies. The first thing I made when I got my little cast iron this Christmas!
Linda Meyer says
Great way to break it in. 🙂
Christine @ Run Plant Based says
Yum, this looks fabulous and such a fun option for a party dessert. Love that is uses flax seed and maple. Thanks!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you. I tried as much as I could to make it a bit healthier, yet as close to a traditional cookie as possible.