This Reese's Cookie Skillet is a deep dish cookie baked in a cast-iron skillet filled with crushed Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. It is a great skillet dessert recipe to share or an indulgent single serving!
I love a simple recipe that doesn't skimp on the flavor. This Reese's Cookie Skillet is one of those recipes. You can have it in the oven in less than 10 minutes and be munching on it in another 30 minutes! This Deep Dish Cookie is just as simple and delicious.
If you're looking for more skillet desserts check out my Pumpkin Skillet Cookie, Skillet Cookie, or Cookies and Cream Skillet Cookie.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- There is no chilling or rolling out of the cookie dough require, so it saves effort on your part!
- It has amazing textural differences. Because it takes skillet cookies longer to cook than normal cookies you end up with a crunchy edge and a very soft and gooey center. You can also find this in my Nutella Skillet Cookie.
- There is a delicious peanut butter cup to cookie ratio. I made sure to include PLENTY of crushed Reese's in this cookie so you are getting some in every single bite!
- It is a warm and indulgent dessert. Much like my Chocolate Lava Cake!
Ingredients
Ingredient List
- I always make sure to use unsalted butter when baking because there is no “standard” for the amount of salt they can add to butter. So if you add salt to a recipe and then use salted butter you could end up with a very salty end product.
- Vanilla is a must in baked goods just like salt. Real vanilla adds a better flavor than imitation vanilla.
- We will chop up some Reese's peanut butter cups and mix them into the cookie dough. If you want more of the chocolate peanut butter flavor combination try my Peanut Butter Blossoms.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
- Add a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream on top to serve.
- You can add cocoa powder to the cookie dough to make a double chocolate skillet cookie.
- Use a mini cast iron pan to make several mini skillet cookies.
- Add some chocolate chips to amp up the chocolate flavor.
- Make a heart shaped cookie by using a heart shaped skillet.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-By-Step Instructions
STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F). If you're using a cast-iron skillet you shouldn't need to do anything to make it non-stick If you don't have a cast-iron skillet you can just use a small baking dish for the same effect. Either one needs to be 6.5 inches and you will need to spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.
STEP 2: In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until free of lumps.
STEP 3: In another medium bowl beat the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla until soft and creamy. Add egg and beat well.
STEP 4: Add flour mixture in two additions, mixing until just combined after each. Fold in the crushed Reese's.
STEP 5: Press the dough into the prepared skillet. Top with extra Reese's, if you'd like. Place the skillet in the oven. Place a cookie sheet underneath it to catch any that might spill over. Bake for about 25-30 minutes for a doughy center, 5-10 minutes longer if you would like your cookie to be more done in the center.
STEP 9: Remove the Reese's Cookie Skillet from the oven and serve immediately. Top with ice cream if desired.
Expert Baking Tips
- Add chunks of Reese's on top before baking. This will give you those incredible puddles of chocolate on top of the cookie skillet.
- Use an oven thermometer. Most ovens run either hot or cold. Using an oven thermometer ensures that you are baking your cookie at the perfect temperature.
- Weigh your ingredients. One of the most common baking mistakes that I see is measuring incorrectly, especially with flour. The best way to get accurate measurements every time is to weigh them with a kitchen scale.
- Don't over mix. You need to mix your batter until all of the ingredients are JUST combined, otherwise, you will make too much gluten and your cookie will be tough instead of tender.
Recipe FAQs
This cookie is best served warm, about 5-10 minutes out of the oven. You can serve the skillet cookie with spoons and allow people to share or cut the cookie into slices. I also highly recommend adding scoops of vanilla ice cream on top.
I don't recommend baking the cookie ahead of time, as it is best served warm, but you can make the cookie dough ahead of time and bake it when you are ready to serve.
Room Temperature: The Reese's cookie skillet can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days.
Refrigerator: If stored correctly in an airtight container the cookie will last up to 1 week in the fridge.
Freezer: If stored correctly in an airtight container it will last up to 2 months in the freezer.
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Recipe
Reese's Cookie Skillet
Ingredients
For Cookie:
- 1 ⅛ cup (135 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup (159 grams) light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 5 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups roughly crushed
Instructions
For Cookie:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray a 5 or 6-inch dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another medium bowl, beat butter, sugar, and vanilla together until soft and creamy. Add egg and beat well.
- Add flour mixture in two additions, mixing until just combined after each. Fold in crushed Reese's.
- Press the cookie dough into the prepared pan.
- Place skillet into the preheated oven. Place a cookie sheet under it in case of any spillover.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes for a very soft center. Bake for 5-10 longer for a firmer cookie.
- Remove from oven and serve immeditaley.
Notes
- Add chunks of Reese's on top before baking. This will give you those incredible puddles of chocolate on top of the cookie skillet.
- Don't over mix. You need to mix your batter until all of the ingredients are JUST combined, otherwise, you will make too much gluten and your cookie will be tough instead of tender.
- The provided nutrition information is an estimate. The calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.
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