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This monster skillet chocolate chip cookie bakes up golden in a cast iron pan, gooey at the center and crisp at the edges. Almond flour keeps it grain-free while honey and maple syrup bring the caramel sweetness you expect from a proper cookie. Scoop it warm into bowls and watch a whole crowd gather around one skillet.
Pro Tips
- Press the dough evenly from edge to edge in the skillet. Any thin spot will over-brown before the center sets.
- Pull the skillet when the top just starts to brown — the center keeps cooking in the hot cast iron and will set into that perfect gooey texture as it rests.
- A hand mixer makes quick work of the almond flour dough, which is much thicker than conventional cookie dough. Stirring by hand works, just expect an arm workout.
- Melted butter mixed with the honey and maple syrup is what gives the cookie its fudgy, blondie-like crumb. Creaming softened butter would change the texture entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people does the monster skillet cookie serve?
Cut like a pie it serves 6 to 8 — perfect with a scoop of dairy-free ice cream if you are feeding a crowd.
Can I make this cookie with coconut flour instead of almond flour?
Not as a straight swap — coconut flour absorbs far more moisture and would need a complete recipe rebalance. Stick with blanched almond flour for the right texture.
How do I store leftover skillet cookie?
Cover the cooled skillet and keep it at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5. Warm slices briefly before serving to bring back the gooey center.
Is this chocolate chip cookie dairy-free?
As written it uses grass-fed butter, but a dairy-free butter substitute works one-for-one. Check that your dark chocolate chips are dairy-free too.
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Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Add almond flour, baking soda and sea salt to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Add melted butter, raw honey, maple syrup and vanilla extract and stir until fully combined. You may want to use a hand mixer, unless you want a full kitchen workout.
- Add chocolate chips and stir by hand to combine.
- Transfer all dough to a 10 1/4-inch cast iron skillet. Press the dough so it fits from edge to edge and is neatly packed.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the top starts to brown.
- Slice like a pie and serve.
- Enjoy!
