Why are skillet cookies so good?
I think it has something to do with the fact that with skillet cookies, you are perfectly okay to take a pie-sized slice which is the equivalent of oh, I don't know, 5 large cookies, and no one blinks an eye. Of course, when I have a peanut butter chocolate chip and pretzel skillet cookie with Nutella swirled around, I might have two slices. Okay, three, but if you eat said cookie while hiding in the basement, the calories don't count, right?
This skillet cookie has everything I could possibly want in a cookie all rolled in one. It has that sweet and salty combination I love, plus crunchy pretzels and oh so addictive creamy Nutella. I swear, I would live in a jar of Nutella if it had better lighting. Did I remind you that all of this is wrapped in a peanut butter cookie with a crispy outer and soft, chewy inside? Because it is. The cookie itself is not overly sweet, it has a nice, mellow peanut buttery-ness that keeps all the flavors in check. Not one flavor outshines the other.
Oh, also, on a completely unrelated note: I am thinking of moving to Seattle. I've had enough of New Jersey and I miss city life. Plus, I have family in Seattle and it's a totally gorgeous city. Right now I am applying to different jobs and if I can find something good, I will be on a plane asap. I am really excited about this change and really nervous at the same time. I've never traveled more than an hour away from home with a toddler (and that was just going to the beach!) Once I find a job, I will stay with family until I can find a new place. I've already begun looking at apartments. Am I crazy for being only concerned with the lighting. And how I am going to get all my kitchen gear shipped to Seattle. Oh boy, there is so much I need to figure out. At least I have childcare figured out. My mom's sister watches everyone's kids now she is retired. She (and all of my family) is a baby hoarder and loves to be around as many little ones as possible.
Look at me rambling on. It's nerves.
Anyway. Make this skillet cookie. Eat it alone or topped with some whipped cream. Might I suggest whipped cream with a tablespoon of Nutella added and crushed pretzels on top? God, I really know no bounds.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Pretzel Skillet Cookie with Nutella
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Thalia @ butter and brioche says
one word... YUM. craving this now! definitely a recipe i will be trying out, thanks so much!
Ala says
Amanda, I am so totally with you on this skillet cookie deal! I haven't made one myself (yet), but this is why I love ice cream cakes and pies so much--cutting out slivers and picking up crumbs totally don't count as eating more; it's just picking at "extra" stuff, until you've nibbled enough away to account for five or six normal servings' worth...Anyway, I'm so glad we found each other through Zainab! This is really THE perfect recipe with all the requisite flavors I love. Cheers to that--I'm totally looking forward to this awesome connection! 😀 (PS love the blog name/reference, heh).
Amanda says
Make a skillet cookie asap! It is SO GOOD. It was all I would make for a couple of years which is both amazing and horribly bad all at once for the obvious reasons! Btw, your blog is awesome 🙂
Valentina | The Baking Fairy says
Oh this looks so good! I've been on a Nutella kick lately, too. The stuff is just good on everything. I also love how you pointed out one cookie slice is equivalent to a bunch of cookies. So true! Calories are the same as one cookie though, right? 😉
Amanda says
Yeah, I think with skillet cookies, calories don't count because it's just not fair to us! 😉
Tina says
Oh my gosh I so need to make this! Nutella anything is a must try!
Jenne says
I need to buy a skillet for goodies just like this!
Jamie says
I should designate a skillet just to make cookies like these! Can't wait to try this!
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Arman @ thebigmansworld says
You've actually combined all my favourites into one- Thanks for this!
Alice says
this looks so incredibly awesome!!! 😉 I know so many people I could make this for that would die of happiness!
Marye Audet says
...and the bigger the skillet the better. These look amazing - I love the pretzel addition. 🙂
Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen) says
Salty & sweet never had it so good! I did some combos of these great opposites recently on my blog, and hands down--folks love this combo! This one may even finally make me a Nutella convert!
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
Wow!! Everything about this cookie is decadent and wonderful!
Sheri Ann Richerson says
This skillet cookie looks really good. I have added it to my Pinterest board so I can make it. I also really love the idea of using my iron skillet. I think they are so easy to clean once they are well seasoned. I have not tried skillet cookies before so I am excited to give it a try.
nibbles by nic says
Wow, does this recipe look insane or what!!! I'd love to dive in there right now and nibble (although a nibble would never be enough!) Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Erin says
I have a new cast iron skillet ... what more perfect recipe to break it in with than a skillet cookie?? I am excited to try this out!
Megan Marlowe says
Holy deliciousness all in one pan...I'm drooling over here!