Valentine’s Day Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie is just the thing to make for your Valentine! This delicious skillet cookie is so easy to make and is ready to eat all ooey, gooey and warm straight from the oven! Top the cookie with vanilla ice cream and you’ll be in dessert heaven.
Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie for Valentine’s Day
Are you a cookie lover, but dislike the need to scoop, roll, bake, and repeat? Well, look no further because with this tasty skillet cookie, you get to make the cookie dough, press into a cast iron skillet, and bake. Out comes one giant cookie, enough to share with everyone!
Not only is this cookie pie delicious, but it’s fun to make with the kids. This recipe is easy enough for anyone to follow, and the end result will definitely impress your Valentine. Plus, there’s no need for any fancy kitchen equipment – just a regular cast iron skillet will do.
What is a skillet cookie?
A skillet cookie, also known as a pizookie, is exactly what it sounds like, a cookie baked in a skillet! They are amazing for sharing and are meant to be enjoyed straight from the skillet, nice and warm!
We love to serve ours with a scoop of ice-cream and some hot fudge sauce on top!
Why Skillet Cookies are the best
After you try this recipe, you’ll see why its a family favorite, but here are a few reasons:
- No Chilling Required- simply make up the cookie dough and press into the skillet. It is ready for the oven in under 10 minutes!
- Easy and Quick- no fancy equipment needed, just a bowl, a few ingredients, and your skillet.
- Serves Everyone- cut into 8 pieces (or even 12) and offer everyone a piece of this Heavenly treat.
- Flavorful- delicious warm gooey chocolate chip cookie with a soft center and crisp edges.
Ingredients Needed for this Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Full printable recipe card found at the bottom of this post. Here are the ingredients that you’ll need for this delicious skillet cookie:
- Melted Butter- I recommend using unsalted butter so that you can control the salt in the cookie
- Brown Sugar- Adds sweetness and moisture to the cookie and also helps creates a soft cookie
- Vanilla Extract- Enhances the other flavors in the cookie.
- Eggs- Helps create a tender skillet cookie and bind everything together.
- All-Purpose Flour- I prefer using unbleached flour whenever possible, but you don’t have to buy a special flour for this recipe. If you only have bleached all purpose flour, you can use that too
- Baking Soda- The baking soda helps create a soft fluffy cookie.
- Salt- The salt compliments the sweetness of the dough and enhances the other flavors. Without the cookie will taste flat.
- Chocolate Chips- I used milk chocolate, any kind works though
- M & M’s- use Holiday themed colors to fit the festive Holiday
How to Make a Valentine’s Day Skillet Cookie
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place butter into a cast iron pan or skillet and then place that into oven. Once butter has melted, remove the pan from the oven and pour butter into a medium sized mixing bowl.
- Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract. Stir to incorporate.
- Fold in the egg yolks.
- Add the following dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt. Once combined, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Place cookie dough into the skillet and spread evenly. Sprinkle M & M’s on top (as well as additional chocolate chips if desired) on top of the skillet cookie
- Place the skillet into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. *If using 12 inch, cooking time may be less
- Remove from the oven once the toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center. The color should be golden brown!
- Wait several minutes until the cookie is at room temperature, then serve and enjoy!
Serving Ideas for Valentine’s Day Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
This skillet cookie is perfect for any occasion. Feel free to change up the M & M colors and make this perfect for any Holiday! This cookie is great on it’s own – all soft, and warm with melted chocolate, but you can also serve it with:
- A scoop of your favorite ice-cream (or two scoops, I won’t judge)
- Hot Fudge, Chocolate Syrup, or Caramel Sauce
- Marshmallows, Sprinkles, and/or Whipped Cream
- Drizzled Peanut Butter on top for a chocolate peanut butter combination
Variations to try
- Add in pecans or walnuts to the batter for an added crunch
- Use a variety of chocolate chip flavors, including peanut butter chips or butterscotch chips
- Bake in a smaller (8 inch) skillet for a deep dish cookie experience (add 3 to 5 minutes to the cooking time) or bake in a larger skillet (12 inches) for a thinner, crispier skillet cookie (subtract 3 to 5 minutes from the cooking time).
Pro Tips for Making this Recipe
- Make sure you are correctly measuring all ingredients. Especially flour. Too much flour and the cookie will be too dry. Too little and it will be gooey.
- Use eggs in this recipe.
- Allow the butter to come to room temperature before placing in skillet to melt. This allows easier melting and less splatter.
- Fold the chocolate chips and M & M’s into the batter until just combined, don’t over-mix.
- I used a 10 inch skillet but the 12 inch works great as well. Check out these options here:
10 inch: https://amzn.to/2BlTIEz
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this skillet cookie ahead of time? Yes! You can also make the cookie dough and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to make the cookie, press the dough into the pan and bake according to the directions.
What can be added to this cookie? Have fun with it! Nuts, crushed Oreo’s, candy bar pieces, marshmallows, and/or crushed pretzels are all great add in’s to try.
Can this cookie be made in a baking pan instead? Yes! I recommend an 8×8 baking pan. You may need to adjust baking time, but it will still turn out great!
Can I freeze the cookie dough? Absolutely! Flatten the dough into a 2-inch thick circle. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. When ready to bake, thaw the dough in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Press it into the pan and bake according to the recipe instructions.
Storage Tips
- Cover with plastic wrap/aluminum foil and keep at room temperature up to 3 days.
- If covered, this skillet cookie can be stored in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Reheat in microwave before serving.
- To freeze, cut into pieces and store in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months. Allow to thaw or microwave prior to serving.
More Valentine’s Day Recipes to try
Looking for more popular recipes to WOW this Valentine’s Day? Check these out:
- Valentine Fudge Brownies– get ready for Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped food of all kinds, including this easy one-bowl fudgey brownies – perfect for your Valentine!
- Easy Valentine’s Day Cookies– a sweet way to show your Valentine some love!
- Valentine Mini Cheesecake Squares– dense and creamy with a hint of lemon and a crisp graham cracker crust, these cheesecake bars are an easy alternative to NY cheesecake.
- Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake–amazingly rich and delicious, made entirely in the pressure cooker!
- Strawberry Brownie Trifle– made with layers of strawberries, chocolate pudding, cream and brownies. This trifle dessert has the perfect combination of flavors and tastes absolutely delicious!
Valentine's Day Skillet Cookie Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (I used milk chocolate, any work)
- 1/2 cup M & M's
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place butter into skillet and place skillet into oven.
- Once butter has melted, remove pan from oven and pour butter into medium sized mixing bowl.
- Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract. Stir to incorporate.
- Fold in the eggs.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Once combined, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Place cookie dough into skillet and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle M & M's on top (as well as additional chocolate chips if desired)
- Place skillet into oven and allow to bake 25-30 minutes. *If using 12 inch, cooking time may be less
- Remove from oven once toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center.
- Serve!!
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