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.
Recipe Card
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Pretzel Skillet Cookie with Nutella
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cup lightly crushed mini pretzels
- ⅓ - ½ cup Nutella
- vanilla fleur de sel optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 10" skillet.
- In a bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the brown sugar, peanut butter, butter and granulated sugar until light and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients, mixing only until the flour is just incorporated. Use a rubber spatula to mix in the chocolate chips and pretzels.
- Put ⅓ of the dough in the skillet and smooth. Drop tablespoons of Nutella over the dough. Add another ⅓ of dough and more Nutella. Add the remaining dough.
- Bake for 15 - 20 minutes and allow it to cool at least 10 minutes before slicing and eating.
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!
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 🙂
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.
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
Wow!! Everything about this cookie is decadent and wonderful!
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!
Marye Audet says
...and the bigger the skillet the better. These look amazing - I love the pretzel addition. 🙂
Alice says
this looks so incredibly awesome!!! 😉 I know so many people I could make this for that would die of happiness!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
You've actually combined all my favourites into one- Thanks for this!
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Jamie says
I should designate a skillet just to make cookies like these! Can't wait to try this!
Jenne says
I need to buy a skillet for goodies just like this!
Tina says
Oh my gosh I so need to make this! Nutella anything is a must try!
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! 😉
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 🙂
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
one word... YUM. craving this now! definitely a recipe i will be trying out, thanks so much!