Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie is everything you want in a dessert: warm, gooey, and irresistibly shareable. Baked in a cast-iron skillet and served straight from the oven, it’s a decadent, crowd-pleasing finale for any special occasion!

Why Families Love This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

This dessert is a celebration in a skillet. Families love the soft, warm center and crispy edges, perfect for scooping straight from the pan. It’s also super easy to prep and fun to make with kids.

• Warm, gooey texture kids and parents both love
• One-skillet recipe = easy cleanup
• Simple ingredients you already have at home
• Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or family nights

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie:

• Butter
• Peanut Butter
• Brown Sugar
• Egg
• Vanilla Extract
• Flour
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Chocolate Chips
• Ice Cream for Serving

Ingredient Swaps

Butter:

• Swap with: Coconut oil (solid but softened) for dairy-free
• Why: Keeps it rich and moist with a subtle tropical flavor
• Note: Use unrefined for coconut flavor, refined for neutral taste

Peanut Butter:

• Swap with: Almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter
• Why: Peanut-free, allergy-friendly, or just a different flavor profile
• Note: Natural nut butters may need more mixing due to oil separation

Brown Sugar

• Swap with: Coconut sugar, maple sugar, or a brown sugar alternative (like Swerve)
• Why: For a less refined or lower glycemic index sweetener
• Note: Coconut sugar will make the cookie slightly less moist and darker in color

Egg

• Swap with: 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 2.5 tbsp water, rest for 5 min) or chia egg
• Why: For vegan or egg-free diets
• Note: Texture may be slightly denser but still delicious!

All-Purpose Flour

• Swap with:
  • White whole wheat flour for a fiber boost
  • 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for GF diets
  • Oat flour (up to 50%) for a softer texture and flavor twist
• Why: More nutrition or gluten-free adaptation
• Note: Avoid using almond or coconut flour unless you’re adjusting the whole recipe

Chocolate Chips

• Swap with:
  • Dark chocolate chunks for deeper flavor
  • Mini chips for more even distribution
  • Dairy-free chocolate chips for allergies or vegan diets
  • Chopped peanut butter cups for indulgent flair
• Why: Customize the sweetness and texture based on preference

Bonus Flavor Swaps:

• Add cinnamon or espresso powder for extra depth
• Sprinkle with flaky sea salt for that sweet-salty contrast
• Drizzle with melted nut butter or caramel after baking

Recipe Tips for the Perfect Skillet Cookie

1. Room Temperature Ingredients Work Best

Using room temperature butter, peanut butter, and egg helps everything mix more smoothly, resulting in a better cookie texture. Cold ingredients can cause uneven baking.

2. Don’t Overmix the Dough

Once you add the flour, stir until just combined. Overmixing can make the cookie dense or tough instead of soft and chewy.

3. Choose the Right Skillet

A well-seasoned 8- to 10-inch cast iron skillet is ideal. If your skillet is larger, reduce bake time slightly so the cookie doesn’t dry out. You can also use a pie dish or cake pan in a pinch!

4. Customize with Add-ins

This cookie is super versatile! Try mixing in:

• Chopped roasted peanuts for crunch
• A swirl of raspberry jam or Nutella before baking
• A sprinkle of sea salt or flaky salt on top right out of the oven

5. Watch the Bake Time

The key to that gooey center? Underbake slightly. Pull it from the oven when the edges are golden and the center is just set—it’ll finish baking in the hot skillet.

6. Make it Ahead

You can prep the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it up to 24 hours. Just let it come to room temperature before pressing into the skillet to bake.

7. Make it Mini!

Divide the dough into ramekins or mini cast iron pans for individual cookie skillets—great for parties or portion control.

8. Freeze for Later

Wrap leftovers in foil or plastic wrap and freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in the oven at 300°F for 10–15 minutes or microwave for 20–30 seconds.

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Ready to Make This Skillet Cookie?

Treat your family to this gooey, golden delight that’s easy enough for kids to help make and special enough for any celebration. Share your cookie creations and tag us on social media!

Kid-Friendly Tips

• Let kids sprinkle chocolate chips on top before baking
• Serve with mini spoons to make sharing more fun
• Add sprinkles or drizzle with melted chocolate for extra excitement
• Let them help press the dough into the skillet with clean hands