Name: Easy Mini Skillet Cookie Recipe - A Perfect Dessert to Enjoy!
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 16 min
Ingredients: 6 tbsp room temperature butter (salted); ⅓ cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp cocoa powder; ½ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ tsp baking soda; 2 tbsp chocolate chips; 2 tbsp white chocolate chips

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The mini skillet cookie recipe is undeniably the best dessert out there! With the topping of a vanilla scoop, it gives a deliciously sweet touch, which makes it an ideal delight to add to your menu.

You will love this recipe if you prefer quick and easy-to-make desserts. This mini skillet cookie recipe takes only 10-15 minutes to fulfill your cravings!

The most delicious cookie recipe that you will ever try! It is freshly baked and a warm dessert to enjoy with the filling of mixed chocolate chunks.

When you add the topping in the end, it completes the whole skillet cookie recipe. Also, it readily serves 2-4 people. A person with a sweet tooth might eat it all alone; you never know!

Today, you will learn this quick and easy skillet cookie recipe which will fulfill your craving amazingly. Let’s get started.

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What is a Skillet Cookie?

A Skillet cookie is a giant cookie baked in cast iron and is best to eat fresh from the oven with the topping of the vanilla scoop!

There is another name for this dessert, pizookie; it refers to its shape, similar to pizza. That’s why the combination of cookie and pizza makes a new word: pizookie.

You can add this dessert to the Mexican thanksgiving food ideas if you like to experiment with new stuff.

How to Make a Mini Skillet Cookie:

Your favorite dessert takes less than 15 minutes to get ready. And you only need up to two pieces of equipment. The less quantity of tools and ingredients serves more of unlimited sweetness.

Let’s dive into what you need to make this recipe!

Equipment:

Bowl
Electric mixer

Ingredients:

6 tbsp salted butter
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup + 2 tbsp brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ tsp baking soda
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp white chocolate chips
2 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips

If you run out of all-purpose flour, you can also use 00 flour as a substitute. It also works great in baking stuff, especially cookies!
It works great in all kinds of baking goods, you can also try making honey shortbread cookies with this flour.

6 Quick & Easy Steps:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F with a 6 ½ inch skillet, and spray a non-sticking cooking spray.
Mix brown sugar, butter, and egg yolk in a bowl with a wooden spoon or an electric mixer.
In the same bowl, add dry ingredients: cocoa powder, flour, and baking soda mixture. Beat it well until there are no signs of flour left.
Sprinkle and mix the chocolate chunks, then pour the cookie dough into the cast iron skillet.
Use a spoon or your finger to narrow down the dough in the same lane and bake for 11-13 minutes.
Once the time is up, remove the pan from the oven and rest the cookie for about 5 minutes. Now you may enjoy the delicious mini cookie with the topping of vanilla scoop or dream whip!

Why is Cast Iron Skillet Important for this Recipe?

There are many reasons to have this cast iron skillet available at home for most recipes. But, for a skillet cookie, you must know why this tool is necessary.

It is oven safe, particularly best for cookies and other baking goods.
The baking results are incredible; it keeps the texture in the same shape and covers the heat extensively.
You get a good crisp from the outside, easily break through and end up with a soft texture in the middle of the cookie. You can also use this skillet for mixed, baked berry oatmeal.

Toppings Ideas:

When it is finally time to serve this delicious mini skillet cookie straight out of the oven, set it aside to rest for 5 minutes, and add any toppings you like. We like to add a vanilla scoop, but if you want to try something else, here are some ideas:

Caramel sauce
Whipping cream
Chocolate syrup
Hot fudge sauce
Sprinkle icing sugar

Also, if you are a cheese lover, you can pour some cream cheese frosting on your cookie for a unique sweet, cheesy taste.

Helpful Tips:

Use salted butter for this recipe.
Grease your cast iron skillet before using it.
Try to avoid over-mixing the cookie dough, and it will become runny.
You can use coconut sugar if brown sugar is not available at the moment.
Do not over-bake the cookie; the cast iron already holds the heat well, which stays for a while when you set aside the skillet to rest.
Even though it is best to eat this dessert immediately, if there is any leftover, you can store them in the fridge for around 2-3 days.
The best way to reheat the mini skillet cookie is to microwave it for 10-20 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I make this cookie with ready-made dough?

Absolutely! It is the best way to save time; press the dough through your fingers to keep the layer evenly. Bake the cookie as directed on the package of dough.

How to store leftovers?

This recipe is best to eat fresh straight out of the oven, but if you have some leftovers, you can shift them from the skillet to an airtight container and store them in the fridge for around 2-3 days.

How to reheat the skillet cookie?

When you want to eat the leftovers, microwave the cookie in the same container for 20-30 seconds. It will become a bit dry, but a scoop of vanilla will do its job.

Can I double this mini cookie recipe?

Yes, but you have to manage a few things, such as: replacing the 6 ½ inch skillet with a 12 ½ skillet and increasing the number of ingredients accordingly.

Is it possible to make this recipe vegan?

Not really, because egg yolk is the main reason which creates a soft, gooey texture in the cookie.

Can I make the dough early before baking?

Since it is best to eat this cookie freshly baked, but if you are short of time, you can make the dough earlier and store it in the fridge when you are ready to eat.

Adjust the baking time to 14-15 minutes because the dough will be a bit cold and requires extra heat.