Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMussel & Burger BarSkillet Cookies Recipe

Skillet Cookies Recipe

Time45m
Serves8

Choose from: Chocolate Chip, Reese's, Smore's, Red Velvet. Topped with ice cream and a drizzle.

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Ingredients

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Skillet Cookies Base

Chocolate Chip Variation

Reese's Variation

Red Velvet Variation

Toppings

Method

Preparation of Skillet Cookies Base

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix the Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugars

    In another bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Adding Variations

  1. 6

    Choose Your Variation

    Decide if you want to make Chocolate Chip, Reese's, S'mores, or Red Velvet cookies.

  2. 7

    Add Chocolate Chips

    For Chocolate Chip, fold in the chocolate chips into the cookie dough.

  3. 8

    Add Reese's Chips

    For Reese's, fold in the peanut butter chips and chopped Reese's cups into the dough.

  4. 9

    Add S'mores Ingredients

    For S'mores, fold in the mini marshmallows, graham cracker crumbs, and chocolate chunks.

  5. 10

    Add Red Velvet Ingredients

    For Red Velvet, add cocoa powder and red food coloring into the mixture, then fold in white chocolate chips.

Baking the Cookies

  1. 11

    Transfer to Skillet

    Spread the cookie dough evenly into a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan.

  2. 12

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.

  3. 13

    Cool

    Allow the skillet cookie to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Serving

  1. 14

    Add Toppings

    Top with scoops of ice cream of your choice and drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce as desired.

  2. 15

    Serve Warm

    Serve the skillet cookie warm, and enjoy with a spoon!

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