Brown Butter Pecan Cookie Skillet Recipe
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It is nearly impossible to resist the buttery, crunchy taste of this Brown Butter Pecan Cookie Skillet. This skillet cookie (often called pizookie) is a delicious combination of nutty brown butter, chopped pecans, and melty chocolate chips. Whether you are feeding a crowd or just need a sweet treat, this skillet dessert will definitely hit the spot.
Brown Butter Pecan Cookie in a Skillet
One of my favorite skillet cookie recipes is this skillet brookie, it is a delicious combination of brownie and chocolate chip cookie, talk about rich. I wasn’t sure I would find another skillet cookie I liked as much, but I may have just done it with this Brown Butter Pecan Cookies Skillet Recipe.
This cast iron cookie gets the most delicious, crisp outer crust while still staying soft and gooey in the center. I love that this recipe is so easy to throw together and can be a last minute dessert if needed.
Serve this butter pecan chocolate chip cookie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and some warm caramel syrup for a knock-your-socks-off dessert.
Why You Will Love This Brown Butter Pecan Skillet Cookie
- Buttery Flavor: the flavor from the brown butter is next level. It adds a rich buttery flavor that can’t be beat.
- Skillet Cookie Perfection: delicious cookie flavor with a browned, crunchy edge on all sides, and a soft, gooey cookie center.
- Easy to Make: make the brown butter, then add the rest of the ingredients right into the skillet, no scooping out individual cookies. Bake and enjoy!!
Recommended Equipment
- 12 inch cast iron skillet– this is the cast iron skillet I use daily in my kitchen. It is very affordable, great quality, and will last a long time.
- Mixing Bowls– it’s nice to have a few different sized mixing bowls around for combining and mixing all the ingredients.
- Measuring Cups– if you are in the market for new ones, these are great. I love these magnetic ones.
Why I Recommend Baking Brookies in a Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron skillets are so easy to bake cookies (and so much more) in, I feel like there is a little fear of the unknown when using cast iron. But no need to fear, cast iron is easy to work with, and skillet desserts are just the best.
Cast iron makes the best cakes and giant skillet cookies while also giving that classic, rustic feel.
Cast iron skillets are for more than just making a perfect steak. They are great for making all kinds of simple cast iron desserts like this skillet chocolate chip pecan cookie, or even this peanut butter skillet cookie.
Cast iron is known for its even heat distribution, helping to make the perfect crunchy outer crust all over the outside of the cookie.
And let’s not forget, the beautiful non-stick surface that releases the cookie with ease and makes cleanup a breeze. My favorite part!
What You’ll Need for This Recipe
- Butter-salted butter was used in the recipe in this recipe, but unsalted will also work
- Pecans-buy whole pecans and chop them yourself to control the size in the cookie
- Brown Sugar-adds more sweetness and a richer flavor to this skillet dessert.
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips– the chocolate goodness in the cookie
- Egg-a staple in this baking recipe and hopefully the prices will come down soon!
- Sugar– white sugar for additional sweetness
- Flour-all purpose flour
- Coarse Sea Salt-helps round out the sweetness in this rich dessert, you will definitely enjoy the little salty bites you get from this cookie
- Vanilla-pure vanilla is best and will add the most flavor
How to Make Brown Butter Pecan Cookie Skillet
Make the Brown Butter
- place the butter into a 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter and bring to a simmer, cook and stir until the butter becomes foamy, continue stirring until the butter is browned and smells like caramel. The butter will be brown with little flecks in it.
Make the Brown Butter Pecan Cookie Dough
- start by adding the brown sugar, sugar, and vanilla to the brown butter and mix until combined. Then, add in the pecans and egg, mix well.
- stir in the all purpose flour, coarse sea salt, baking soda, and baking powder until a soft cookie dough is formed in the skillet.
- lastly, fold in the chocolate chips and press the cookie dough evenly into the cast iron skillet. Top the cookie with more chocolate chips and pecans if desired before baking.
- bake the skillet pizookie in a 350º F oven for 22-25 minutes. The edges will be golden brown and the center will be soft, but not jiggly.
How to Serve Skillet Cookie
If we are making this just for our family, you might just find us grabbing a spoon and eating straight out of the pan!! This cookie is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or even top it with your favorite ice cream topping to make it into a cookie sundae.
How to Make A Pizookie without a Cast Iron Skillet
This skillet cookie recipe can be made without a skillet if you don’t own one. Make the cookie dough in a separate mixing bowl, then press it into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish and bake according to the recipe below.
Leftovers and Storage
If you do happen to have some leftover cast iron skillet cookie, take it out of the skillet and store in an air tight container or zip top bag on the counter for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for 1 week.
This skillet cookie can also be frozen; freeze slices or the whole cookie out of the skillet in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Brown Butter Pecan Cookie Skillet Recipe
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Brown Butter Pecan Skillet Cookie Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter browned
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat: heat the oven to 350º F
- Make the browned butter: place the 1 cup butter into a 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter and bring to a simmer, cook and stir until the butter becomes foamy, continue stirring until the butter is browned and smells like caramel. Remove from the heat, allow to cool, until it is just warm to the touch.
- Make the cookie dough: add the 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and mix with the browned butter until combined. Then, add in the 1 cup pecans and 1 egg, mix well.
- Add the dry ingredients: stir in the 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder until a soft cookie dough is formed. Fold in the 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips until incorporated in the dough.
- Bake: bake for 22-25 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is not jiggling.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are just an estimate of the ingredients listed and are provided as a courtesy.
- if you don’t have a cast iron skillet, this can be baked in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan as well
