Just in time for Valentine’s Day, I’m sharing this oh so cute, super adorable Cast Iron Skillet Cookie recipe that can be made in a regular-sized cast iron, or two mini skillets allowing you to have one for sharing, and one for yourself….er, or for gifting I mean.
But more importantly, I’m sharing the recipe for a good cause because it is part of this year’s Cookies for Kids’ Cancer annual Valentine’s event. This is the fifth year for our event (here’s my previous year contributions: Valentine’s Day Mug Hug Cookies and these Peppermint Brownie Cookies ) and we want to continue to make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer.
Cancer is the #1 cause of death of children by disease in the U.S. There are 40,000 U.S. children actively battling cancer right now. The National Cancer Institute’s budget for childhood cancer is less than 4%. It’s such a small number and that’s why I got involved.
And with the ongoing pandemic, children are still being diagnosed with cancer. It’s imperative that we raise awareness and continue to raise funds to fund the ongoing pediatric cancer research!
Help us make a difference by donating to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer!
Our goal is to raise at least $3000. Because these three companies: OXO, Mediavine and Dixie Crystals have each pledged to match our donations raised through this campaign up to $3000! That means when we raise $1, it turns into $4!
Thank you to so many of you who have already donated, please help us reach our goal so we can get the full matching donations and help us make an even huge difference!
What I love about this recipe is its versatility. Feeling like one giant skillet cookie? Bake in a 10 inch cast iron skillet. Not feeling like eating quite so much at one time, divide the recipe into two smaller skillets and enjoy one yourself, while sharing the other with a neighbor or friend.
The mini skillets are the perfect size for a sweet ending to date night in, and especially festive for Valentine’s Day with festive colored M&Ms.
Cast Iron Skillet Cookie
Perfect for date night in and especially for Valentine's Day by adding pink and red M&Ms, this easy Cast Iron Skillet Cookie is easy, delicious and super fun to share!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup chocolate chip morsels/ chocolate chunks
- 1 cup M&Ms (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 10 inch (or 2- 6 inch skillets) cast iron skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Beat the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Gently stir in chocolate chunks and M&Ms. Spread the mixture into the prepared skillet(s).
Bake until toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a top that is golden brown. For mini skillets, about 30-35 mins. Serve warm with ice cream on top.
The combination of a warm (oversized) chocolate cookie combined with vanilla ice cream is hard to beat. It’s the perfect treat for sharing right out of the skillet. Why bother with plates? Just grab two spoons and dive on in.
The combinations are endless as well. Chocolate chips or chocolate chunks? M&Ms with peanuts or without? Sprinkled with sea salt or left plain? To pecan or not to pecan? Extra drizzle of chocolate syrup? You certainly could!
Be sure to visit the other bloggers participating in the Valentine’s Day event and check out their recipes!
Heart Shaped Chocolate Cake from Julie of The Little Kitchen
Easy Chocolate Mousse from Allison of Celebrating Sweets
Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies from Sheila of Life, Love, and Good Food
Lemon Biscotti from Jenn of Ever AFTER IN THE WOODS
Easy Cream Cheese Candies from Kelly of Live Laugh Rowe
Cornflake Cookies from All The Good Cookies from Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm
Strawberry Mochi Cookies from Heather of Delicious Not Gorgeous
Red Velvet Valentine Brownies Recipe from Jennifer of The Rebel Chick
Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe from Faith of An Edible Mosaic
Chinese Five-Spice Snickerdoodle Cookies from Bridget of Bake at 350
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake from Ashley of Spoonful of Flavor
Double Chocolate M&M Cookies from Melissa of Persnickety Plates
Raspberry Lemon Macaroons from Sue of It’s Okay to Eat the Cupcake
Raspberry Curd from Holly of A Baker’s House
Red Velvet Brownies from Kelly of Kelly Lynn’s Sweets and Treats
Toffee Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches from Audrey of That Recipe
Creamy Raspberry Sherbet Pandemic Punch from Laura of Untwisted Vintage
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cake Balls from Lindsey of Lindsey Loo’s Bakery
Chocolate Covered Oreo Pops for Valentine’s Day from Heather of Totally Tailgates
Amaretto Cherry Swirl Cake from Samantha of Haute Pepper Bites
Gluten Free Double Chocolate Bundt Cake from Elaine of Small Farm Big Life
Easy Strawberry Mousse from Caroline of Caroline’s Cooking
Cornflake Cookies from All The Good Cookies #HelpingCookies from Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm
Vanilla Bean Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies from Colleen of Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
Neapolitan Cookies Recipe from Lisa of Blogghetti
Small Batch Almond Thumbprint Cookies from Lauren of Healthy Delicious
Kahlua Truffles from Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Red Velvet Brownie Cups from Nikki of Soulfully Made
Triple Chocolate Trifles from Coleen of The Redhead Baker
Festive Puppy Chow from Erin of The Speckled Palate
Chewy White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies from Jessica of A Kitchen Addiction
Hot Chocolate Bombs for Valentine’s Day from Anna-Marie of Beauty and the Beets
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies from Lisa of Taste Cook Sip
Peanut Butter Snickerdoodles from Betsy of The JavaCupcake Blog
Cherry Blossom Cookies from Carolann of Apron Warrior
Chocolate Mint Frappuccino Cookies from Peabody of Sweet ReciPEAs
Mini Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecakes from Kate of Kate’s Recipe Box
Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies from Shashi of Savory Spin
Funfetti Cookie Bars from Becca of The Salted Cookie
Grapefruit Poppyseed Cake from Michelle of Cold Weather Comfort
White Rabbit Candy Cookies from Linda of Ketchup with Linda
Baby Yoda Valentine’s Day Cookies to Support Cookies for Kid’s Cancer from Jenn of justJENN recipes
Salted Peanut Butter Pretzel Cowboy Cookies from Bree of Baked Bree
Red Velvet Hot Chocolate Bombs from Erin of The Spiffy Cookie
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix from Gwynn of Swirls of flavor
Cherry Chocolate Chip No Bake Cheesecake from Stefanie of Stef’s Eats and Sweets
Valentine’s Day Homemade Ding Dongs from TammyJo of The Chocolate Cult
Guava Macarons with Coconut Buttercream from Lindsay of Anchored Baking
Valentines Pink Dessert Charcuterie Board for Kids from Nicole of For the Love of Food
Hot Chocolate Cookies from Amanda of A Cookie Named Desire
Cóctel de Camarones from Rebekah of Kitchen Gidget
Cuccidati (Italian Fig Cookies) from Amy of The Nifty Foodie
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