Cast Iron Skillet German Chocolate Cookie

This Cast Iron Skillet German Chocolate Cookie is everything you love about German Chocolate Cake in a soft, chewy skillet cookie. This cakey chocolate cookie is topped with a traditional sweet, caramel-y coconut pecan frosting and silky melted milk chocolate.

Skillet German Chocolate Cookie

I have yet to meet anyone who can resist a warm, chocolatey, gooey cookie. This German Chocolate Skillet Cookie has all the rich, chocolate notes of a traditional German Chocolate Cake, but with a soft chocolate cookie.

Making this as a skillet cookie makes this a quick and easy recipe, no baking sheets or cookie scoops to clean means easy clean up too!

Hopefully, you are drooling at the idea of a warm, chocolate skillet cookie, so let’s jump right into the details of how it’s made.

Recommended Equipment

• 12-inch cast iron skillet– this is the cast iron skillet I use to make cast iron skillet cookies in my kitchen.

Why Bake in a Cast Iron Skillet

Cast iron skillets are so great to bake in, not only do they give rustic charm, but they are perfect for making the best skillet cookies.

Cast iron skillets are for more than just making the perfect steak. They are great for making all kinds of simple desserts like this German chocolate skillet cookie, a berry crisp, or even this peanut butter skillet cookie.

Cast iron makes the perfect crunchy outer crust and soft cookie center. Additionally, the beautiful non-stick surface makes cleanup a breeze.

German Chocolate Cookie Ingredients

This German chocolate cookie is the ultimate chocolate treat! The addition of melted milk chocolate and caramel-pecan topping takes this cookie to elite treat levels, every bite makes your tastebuds sing. To make this German Chocolate Cookie recipe here is what you will need:

Chocolate Cookie

• 1 cup butter softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Chocolate Layer

• 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips

German Chocolate Topping

• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut toasted
• 1/3 cup pecans chopped and toasted

How to make German Chocolate Cookie in a Skillet

Let’s walk through how to make this rich, chocolate skillet cookie happen. You will be eating this up in no time!

1. Cream the Butter: in a large mixing bowl combine butter, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla, and egg. Mix together by hand or with an electric mixer until well combined.
2. Add the dry ingredients: to the butter mixture, sift in the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Mix again until a soft dough is formed and all ingredients are incorporated.

3. Prepare for baking: press the cookie dough into a well-greased 12-inch cast iron skillet. Be sure to make the cookie dough even across the bottom of the skillet.
4. Bake: cook in a 350º F oven for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick placed in the center comes out clean and the sides are crisp.

5. Make the coconut-pecan frosting: while the cookie base is baking prepare the coconut-pecan topping. Start by toasting the coconut and pecans in a pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until golden brown, remove from the pan if using the same pan to cook the caramel. Then, combine the evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan or skillet, cook, and stir until thickened, 10-12 minutes. Remove from the heat and add in the toasted coconut and pecans.

6. Add melted chocolate: remove the cookie from the oven and top it with the milk chocolate chips. Slowly spread the chocolate chips over the top of the cookie as they melt to form a chocolate layer
7. Add frosting: top the cookie with the coconut pecan frosting and enjoy! The topping will set if allowed to cool, so cool before slicing if you want a more set frosting.

How to Serve and Storage

Serve this rich, chocolate skillet German Chocolate Cookie on its own, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a big glass of cold milk.

If you have leftover cookie slices, place them into an air-tight container and store them on the counter for up to 3 days. This can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Cast Iron Skillet German Chocolate Cookie

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Other Skillet 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: