What could be better than a warm, gooey pumpkin chocolate chip skillet cookie, served with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, and caramel sauce? Not many things top this, my friends.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Anyway, this pumpkin chocolate chip skillet cookie is the ultimate cold-and-windy-day treat. Plus, it’s the perfect size for just one or two people. I made it when my husband was out of town a while back and it was a fun Saturday morning breakfast.
While I don’t think you’re supposed to eat giant cookies with ice cream for breakfast, but there wasn’t one pang of guilt to be felt.
If you’re serving this as a dessert, instead of as a main dish (like I did, ha) it will easily serve two people. For a meal by itself? It’s perfect for one hungry dessert loving person. You know, in case you were wondering.
My skillet cookie almost didn’t survive the photoshoot, because subjects that are best served warm and topped with drippy cold ice cream have to be photographed at high speed.
On the plus side, that just meant that I was able to dig into it even sooner and enjoy it in all its melting glory.
Pumpkin Skillet Cookie Recipe
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Melt the butter and stir in the white sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla.
- Stir together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Spread the dough into a greased 6 inch cast iron skillet. Bake for 16-18 minutes, just until edges are done. The middle should be slightly underdone.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and caramel sauce.
Side note – isn’t this mini cast iron skillet just adorable?! (It’s a 5″ cast iron skillet.) I’m already dreaming up the next flavor of skillet cookie I want to make in it.
Like I mentioned earlier, as written, this recipe makes enough for a mini skillet cookie, which is just about right for two people.
If you have a larger skillet or would like to serve more people, double or triple the recipe and adjust the baking time accordingly. It will work nicely in many different size pans.
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{originally published 11/12/14 – recipe notes and photos updated 8/18/21}
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Betsy | JavaCupcake.com says
I think I need to invest in a skillet just so I can make this!
Mallory says
Definitely! Thanks, Betsy!
Beth @ The First Year says
Mallory, I feel like I am still learning how holidays work for food bloggers, you have to be ahead by so many months! But I shared a pumpkin recipe today, so this one fits in just perfectly!
Mallory says
Thanks so much, Beth!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
I sadly shared my last pumpkin recipe for the season also. I’m still trying to figure out how to stay ahead when all I really want to do is enjoy the season with all it has to offer. This skillet cookie looks delish!
Mallory says
Thanks, Jen. The season all start to blend together in one big rush in the food blogging world.
Tonia from TheGunnySack says
It’s hard isn’t it and I’m not ready to give up pumpkin yet! This looks fantastic!
Mallory says
Me either. Thanks, Tonia!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
This cookie looks delicious! Totally drool worthy! And I know what you mean, I think I was the last food blogger on the planet to start sharing pumpkin recipes this year. I just wasn’t ready to start baking with pumpkin in August. Ha! 🙂
Mallory says
Yes, its craziness. Thanks, Allison!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
It’s definitely time for me to buy a mini skillet…I need an ooey gooey cookie for breakfast. It’s the right thing to do 🙂 And pumpkin is still totally in!!!
Mallory says
Cookies for breakfast is definitely a right choice! Thanks, Jocelyn!
Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says
I haven’t seen mini skillets before, but I might consider getting one if I can make delicious treats like this!
Mallory says
Mini skillets are so much fun!
Amy | Club Narwhal says
YES PLEASE! This looks like my kind of dessert–a giant skillet cookie and ice cream is my happy place 🙂
Mallory says
Thanks for the sweet comment, Amy!
Zainab says
Uhmm this is just to die for!! And I can’t wait for your peppermint posts!!
Mallory says
Thank you so much, Zainab. I’m ready for peppermint too 🙂
michael says
oh it looks really delicious, love the cookies too!! 🙂
Erin @ Simple, Sweet & Savory says
Oh my heavens! I saw this at the link party and it looks insane. I’ve never made a skillet dessert before and this is a great way to start! YUM!
Mallory says
Thanks, Erin. Skillet cookies are the best!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
I am with you…food blogging sure makes you think twice about what holiday it really is! I had Christmas stuff out in September when it was 90+ degrees!
This pumpkin skillet cookie?! Dying. I would make it when my husband wasn’t home either. So smart!
Mallory says
Thanks, Meg.
ami@naivecookcooks says
This reminds me that I need to get my skillet from my uhaul so I can make this!! Looks really delish Mallory!
Mallory says
Yes, unpack it ASAP. Skillet cookies are amazing!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
Skillet cookies are the best because warm cookie + melting ice cream = AMAZING!
Mallory says
Oh, yes their ultimate comfort food!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Love those mini skillets! This cookie looks incredible!
Mallory says
Mini skillets are so fun! Thanks, Jessica!
Mary Frances says
Your mini skillet is beyond adorable. And don’t stop with the pumpkin! Until Thanksgiving, I’m going to be orange every day 😉 Oh man, that warm cookie with the ice cream and the melty chocolate chips … incredible. Pinned!
Mallory says
Thanks for pinning, Mary.
Allie | Baking a Moment says
Oh my goodness yes! Don’t stop with the pumpkin treats. They are just so heavenly! Especially this skillet cookie with all the melty ice cream and gooey toppings 😀 😀 😀
Mallory says
I know, I could eat pumpkin all year round. Thanks, Allie!
Karly says
I just need a spoon, I’m ready to dig in! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Mallory says
Thanks, Karly!
Amanda says
That skillet really is too cute! This cookie looks amazing!
Mallory says
Thanks, Amanda! I love miniature things.
Sarah Grace says
oh I would have ZERO guilt having this for breakfast with the looks of how worth it this would be! Oh my! good thinking making it while he was away 🙂
xo,
Sarah Grace
http://freshfitnhealthy.com