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Healthy Cookie Skillet

★★★★★ 15 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: ErinPosted: 4/20/21Updated: 5/12/21

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Healthy Cookie Skillet
Healthy Cookie Skillet

Skip the regular cookies and whip up this Healthy Cookie Skillet — a giant treat made with almond flour, coconut sugar, and lots of chocolate chips!

paleo cookie skillet with ice cream

The perfect weekend treat

In the mood for cookies? I find myself craving them at least once a week, and this time I decided to switch things up a bit. Instead of making a bunch of cookies, I grabbed my skillet and made one giant cookie. I knew I had to share the recipe!

This healthy cookie skillet is a fun way to put a spin on the regular cookie game. All of the dough is baked at once without breaking it up, which means it’s perfect for loading on toppings.

Whip this cookie skillet together for your next date night or girl’s night, or for a treat that kiddos will go crazy over.

paleo cookie skillet

Ingredients in this healthy chocolate chip cookie

There are 9 ingredients involved in making this healthy cookie, and they’re all standard baking items — nothing complicated or fancy. So grab your flour, sugar, and vanilla, and let’s get to baking!

  • Eggs: First up, you’ll need 2 eggs.
  • Coconut sugar: Then, add 1/2 cup of coconut sugar for an all-natural sweet flavor.
  • Almond butter: To get a rich buttery texture and flavor, throw in 1/2 cup of almond butter.
  • Vanilla: Next, add 1 tsp of vanilla, and then we’ll whisk together all of the above.
  • Almond flour: To give the cookie skillet its thick, fluffy cookie texture, you’ll need 3/4 cup of almond flour.
  • Baking soda: Similarly, add 1/2 tsp of baking soda to help the cookie rise properly.
  • Salt: Next, you’ll want to add 1/2 tsp of salt for flavor (this really changes the game!).
  • Chocolate chips: Include 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, and be sure to save extra to sprinkle on top.
  • Sea Salt: Finally, grab your sea salt for sprinkling on after it bakes. This is the final touch that makes the cookie skillet complete!

Everything you’ll need to create this recipe

This recipe keeps tools simple — you’ll just need a skillet, a couple of mixing bowls, stirring utensils, and measuring cups! And don’t forget the nonstick spray.

  • 8 inch skillet
  • Nonstick spray
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Stirring utensil

For measuring, you will need the following sizes: 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/2 cup, and 3/4 cup.

makings of paleo cookie skillet

How to make a healthy cookie skillet

This recipe comes together just like regular cookies. The only difference? We’re going to use it the dough giant, extra large cookie rather than breaking it up into individual treats. In total, you’ll need about 6-7 minute for prepping, and 25-30 minutes for baking.

To begin, preheat the oven to 350F and grease an 8 inch skillet with coconut oil or nonstick spray.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and coconut sugar together. Then, whisk in the almond butter and vanilla.

In a small bowl, mix the almond flour, baking soda, and salt.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet, and stir until well combined. The batter should be thick.

Next, stir in the chocolate chips.

Finally, form the batter into the greased skillet, topping with more chocolate chips if desired.

Bake for 25-30 minutes. The less time, the more gooey it will turn out.

Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Lastly, flake with sea salt. Enjoy!

paleo cookie skillet

How this recipe is healthier

You know my jam — healthy desserts are my thing! To make this cookie skillet recipe as healthy as possible, I loaded it up with my favorite ingredient alternatives. These add extra nutrients and help to keep the added sugars to a minimum!

  • Coconut sugar: First up, I love to use coconut sugar in place of regular sugar. It tastes great and it’s lower glycemic!
  • Almond butter: This is such a simple switch, but using almond butter is my favorite! It has slightly more nutrients than peanut butter — an all natural type is key!
  • Almond flour: Finally, almond flour is a great way to add extra vitamins and minerals to your cookie. Plus, the swap is yummy!

Substitution Tip

There are loads of ingredient swaps that work for this healthy cookie skillet, which is great if you’re missing an ingredient or just want to switch things up!

Eggs
Going the vegan route with this healthy cookie recipe is easy. First, you can sub the eggs with 1/2 cup of applesauce. Second, you can make “chia eggs” by mixing 2 tbsp of chia seeds with 6 tbsp of water. Let it sit until it forms a gel-like consistency, and then add it to the batter.

Coconut sugar
If you don’t have coconut sugar on hand, regular sugar will work! It will probably give you a slightly sweeter tasting cookie too.

Almond butter
Here’s a secret: any nut butter will work in this recipe! I love almond, but you can use peanut, cashew, or whatever you prefer.

Baking soda
Last but not least, did you know that baking powder works as a substitute for baking soda? Yep, it’s true! If you’re out of soda, use 3x the powder in its place. That means 1 & 1/2 tsp for this recipe.

paleo cookie skillet on ice cream

Recipe Tips

Want to layer on toppings candy pizza style? There are so many ways to do that! Here are some of my favorite cookie toppings to give you some ideas.

  • Candy: Candy always tastes great on top of cookies. My go-to favorites are Peanut M&Ms, Twix, and Reeses Cups! Just crush them up and sprinkle them on top.
  • Sprinkles: Rainbow, chocolate, and nonpareils sprinkles are an easy way to add texture and color.
  • Salty: Salty and sweet is the perfect combo, which makes pretzels and peanuts the perfect toppings.
  • Chips: Switch up the chocolate chips for caramel, white chocolate, peanut butter, or even butterscotch!
  • Fruity: Additionally, you could go the fruity route with dried cranberries, bananas, raisins, or even apples.
  • Drizzle: Finally, you can never go wrong with a drizzle of sorts. Whether you go for chocolate, strawberry, or caramel, it’s sure to be delicious.
paleo cookie skillet with ice cream

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

If you’re an ELW regular, you know that cookies are my signature type of recipe. So, here are some more of my favorite flavors — everything from salted caramel and carrot cake to lemon and mint!

  • Healthy Salted Caramel Cookies
  • Carrot Cake Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
  • Healthy Lemon Cookies (Gluten-Free)
  • Double Chocolate Mint Paleo Cookies

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by The Mindful Hapa

paleo cookie skillet with ice cream
★★★★★ 4.9 from 15 reviews

Healthy Cookie Skillet

Skip the regular cookies and whip up this Healthy Cookie Skillet — a giant treat made with almond flour, coconut sugar, and lots of chocolate chips!

Prep: 10Cook: 30Total: 40 minutes
Yield 8 slices 1x
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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips with extra for on top.
  • flake salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease 8-inch skillet with coconut oil or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and coconut sugar. Whisk in almond butter and vanilla.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until all combined, batter will be thick.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips.
  6. Form batter into greased skillet, topping with more chocolate chips if desired.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes. The less time, the more gooey it will be. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
  8. Flake with sea salt and serve!
Author: Erin MorrisseyCategory: dessert, gluten-free, dairy-freeMethod: ovenCuisine: AmericanDiet: Gluten Free
paleo cookie skillet with ice cream

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  1. Erin N says

    Posted on 6/8 at 2:46 pm

    It’s really fluffy and good! I taste the almond butter a little bit when eating it and that would be my only critique! I am going to try your oatmeal cookie skillet next!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/8 at 5:14 pm

      Hi Erin, so happy you loved it so much!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kim says

    Posted on 4/19 at 3:34 pm

    This recipe is a staple in my house! So quick and easy!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 4/20 at 2:37 pm

      Hi Kim, so glad you loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Nikole says

    Posted on 3/20 at 5:41 pm

    This recipe is so delicious! It’s so easy to whip up and I usually have all the ingredients so I make this more than I’d like to admit!! So yum!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 3/21 at 2:05 pm

      Hi Nikole, so happy you loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Becca says

    Posted on 1/7 at 7:25 pm

    Soooo gooood! It’s going to be tough not to eat the whole thing myself.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/9 at 3:32 pm

      Hi Becca, hope you loved it!!

      Reply
  5. Alanna says

    Posted on 12/12 at 7:15 pm

    So easy to make and delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/13 at 6:53 pm

      Hi Alanna, so happy you loved it!! 🙂

      Reply
  6. daniela says

    Posted on 10/13 at 5:10 pm

    Erin, you are super. I have just discovered you. I am so happy. Many things with baking soda. I cannot have baking powder. Greta! but i do not have a skillet. Coudl I use any other baking pan? thanks

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/14 at 8:05 pm

      Hi Daniela, thank you so much and yes, you could try it with a different type of pan. Just check for the middle to be cooked all the way through with a toothpick! Let me know how it comes out!

      Reply
  7. Jamie A says

    Posted on 8/24 at 7:52 pm

    Love this recipe! I’ve made it at least 5 times. I used cashew butter and it turned out great as well.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/25 at 8:20 am

      Hi Jamie, so happy you love it so much!! If you love brownies, try my new brownie skillet recipe too! https://www.erinliveswhole.com/healthy-brownie-skillet/

      Reply
  8. Sophia says

    Posted on 7/11 at 6:02 pm

    Absolutely amazing. So fun & easy to make! Thanks Erin!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/12 at 5:09 pm

      Hi Sophia, so happy you loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Mandy hall says

    Posted on 6/24 at 9:34 pm

    I make these more than I should.

    Sad… skillet cookie
    Happy… skillet cookie
    Bored… skillet cookie
    Movie time…. skillet cookie
    Hungry…. skillet cookie

    You get the point. AMAZING.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/27 at 8:10 pm

      Hi Mandy, so so happy you love it so much for every mood!! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jordan Poire says

    Posted on 6/14 at 9:20 am

    Made this with my mom and we both LOVED it! Thankful for all of your gluten free recipes! We made a second one with oat flour and it turned out great as well.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/14 at 4:07 pm

      Hi Jordan, so glad you both enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  11. Emily says

    Posted on 6/13 at 6:28 pm

    So so easy to make and so delicious! I added m&ms too- highly recommend!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/14 at 2:19 pm

      Hi Emily, so glad you liked it and great addition!!

      Reply
  12. Julia says

    Posted on 6/13 at 12:56 pm

    I have celiac and a dairy sensitivity so when it comes to making sweet treats for friends and family on birthdays that I can eat….it’s tricky. This however. THIS. THIS IS AMAZING!! My best friend loved it and WAS SHOCKED I COULD EAT IT TOO!! And it’s completely whole ingredients. Just #chefskiss

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/13 at 2:15 pm

      Hi Julia, I am thrilled you love it so much!! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Sarah says

    Posted on 4/27 at 2:24 pm

    We made this for a birthday treat and topped with ice cream. We did the minimum cooking time for a gooey center! It was perfection.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 4/27 at 2:49 pm

      Hi Sarah, so happy you liked it and yes to the ice cream!!

      Reply
  14. Kylie says

    Posted on 4/26 at 7:08 pm

    I made this for a movie night & it was a hit! Simple and quick – a perfect dessert!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 4/26 at 7:50 pm

      Hi Kylie, so glad you loved it!!

      Reply
  15. Jo says

    Posted on 4/26 at 11:49 am

    Can I use a different flour? I’m allergic to almonds!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 4/26 at 7:48 pm

      Hi Jo, sure! I haven’t tried it with another, so just be sure to check the ratio since not all are 1:1 and let me know which one you use!

      Reply
    • Chantelle says

      Posted on 5/13 at 3:49 pm

      Hi Erin!

      What could I use in replacement of the eggs if I wanted to make this recipe vegan? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Erin says

        Posted on 5/13 at 4:51 pm

        Hi Chantelle, yes you could use flax eggs. Let me know if you try it and how the cookie comes out!!

  16. Marcee says

    Posted on 4/25 at 8:00 pm

    This cookie skillet was SO good! I feel like my kids sniff out anything even remotely lightened up or healthy, and they scarfed it down no question. Another great thing about this recipe is how fast it comes together! Literally takes minutes to assemble – so perfect when you want to make a special dessert but don’t feel like getting out allll the tools to do so! Will make this one again and again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 4/26 at 7:46 pm

      Hi Marcee, so glad everyone loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Casey Colodny says

    Posted on 4/20 at 9:12 pm

    All I can say is WOW, this cookie skillet is absolutely unreal. My husband and I are big fans and will certainly be making this again! Also, don’t skip the ice cream on top 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 4/21 at 11:21 pm

      Hi Casey, so glad you both loved it so much!! Great addition!

      Reply

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