Cast Iron Skillet Christmas Sprinkle Cookie- A Festive Treat
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Make the Holidays unforgettable with a giant Cast Iron Skillet Christmas Sprinkle Cookie. Soft, chewy and packed with all classic sugar cookie flavor you love, and bursting with festive colorful sprinkles. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, this is sure to bring all the smiles. 🌲🍪
Cast Iron Skillet Christmas Sprinkle Cookie
If you have been following me for a minute, you know that I am a huge fan of a skillet cookie. Who can resist a giant, soft and chewy chocolate chip skillet cookie or even this festive gingerbread skillet cookie? They are easy to make and always a huge hit!!
This Christmas skillet cookie is easy to make, no need to scoop out individual cookies, it all just bakes in one skillet. Talk about crowd pleasing, this one is a star at all the holiday parties!
Serve warm with a scoop of peppermint ice cream, with a dollop of whipped cream, or cool and top with some homemade cream cheese frosting.
Recommended Equipment
- 12-inch cast iron skillet– this is the cast iron skillet I use to make cast iron skillet cookies
Baking in a Cast Iron Skillet
Why would you bake in a cast iron skillet? Some people have to wonder, why not just use a regular cake pan or baking dish? Baking cookie dough in a cast iron skillet is the best, the cookie comes out with a perfectly golden brown, crisp crust while the center is soft and chewy.
I think that cast iron skillets are for more than just making the perfect steak. They are perfect for making simple desserts like this Christmas skillet sugar cookie, a berry crisp, or even this monster cookie.
Christmas Sprinkle Cookie Ingredients
This Christmas sprinkle cookie is the ultimate holiday treat. The addition of sprinkles is so fun and festive, adding a little color and holiday cheer to every bite. To make this simple sugar cookie recipe magic happen this is all you will need:
- 3/4 cup butter room temperature
- 1/4 cup cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup Christmas sprinkles
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
How to make Christmas Sprinkle Cookie in a Skillet
This skillet cookie recipe comes together quick and is easy to make. Let me walk you through the simple steps to make this cookie magic happen:
- Make the cookie dough: start making the dough by creaming together the butter, brown sugar, sugar, eggs and vanilla. This can be done by hand or with an electric mixer. Mix until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Add the dry ingredients: sift the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and mix by hand or with a mixer until a soft dough is formed.
- Mix in the sprinkles: after the dough is mixed, add in the sprinkles and white chocolate chips and mix to incorporate into the cookie dough.
- Spread into the skillet: spread the cookie dough evenly into a well greased 12 inch cast iron skillet (or a 9 x 13 inch baking dish). Add more sprinkles and white chocolate chips to the top of the cookie for decoration as desired.
- Bake: place the skillet cookie into a 350º F oven and bake until golden brown and cooked through, this will take about 25-30 minutes. Check the center by inserting a toothpick, if it comes out clean the cookie is done.
How to Serve and Storage
As I mentioned above, this skillet cookie is delicious with a scoop of your favorite Christmas ice cream flavor, some fresh whipped cream, or top with cream cheese frosting.
We love to eat this cookie with a mug of hot chocolate or even homemade wassil for a warm evening treat.
Store any leftovers of this Christmas sugar cookie in an air tight container on the counter for up to 3 days. I do not recommend keeping the cookie in your cast iron skillet for storage.
The cookie can also be frozen in individual slices for up to 3 months in a sealed bag or container.
Cast Iron Skillet Christmas Sprinkle Cookie
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Other Cast Iron Desserts to Try:
If you are a seasoned skillet baker, or just looking for something sweet, here are some of our other favorite desserts you should try:
Cast Iron Skillet Christmas Sprinkle Cookie
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter room temperature
- 1/4 cup cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup Christmas sprinkles
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, sugar and brown sugar. Add in the eggs and vanilla, mix until well combined.
- Sift the flour, baking soda, and cornstarch into the butter mixture until a soft dough is formed.
- Mix in the Christmas sprinkles and white chocolate chips, reserving a tablespoon for the top.
- Press the cookie dough into a greased 12 inch cast iron skillet. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes until the edges are browned and the center is cooked through.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are just an estimate of the ingredients listed
- To make a simple frosting for decorating combine 4 tablespoons softened butter, 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 cups powdered sugar. Mix until a soft frosting has formed and pipe onto the cooled skillet cookie.
