Pumpkin Cookie Skillet

Treat your sweet tooth to something different with this Pumpkin Cookie Skillet! Made like any cookie recipe but with healthier ingredients and pumpkin puree for something different.

The most delicious chocolate and pumpkin dessert

Do you ever crave a chocolate chip cookie, but want something a bit different than usual? That’s where this pumpkin cookie skillet comes in.

It’s made with everything you’d expect in a cookie: flour, eggs, oil, sugar… but things take a twist when we sneak in pumpkin puree! Adding this additional ingredient makes for a completely different cookie flavor that tastes incredible and totally hits the spot!

Ingredients in this pumpkin cookie dessert

This cookie skillet uses everything you’d expect in a cookie recipe, with the addition of pumpkin puree!

• Almond flour: First, you’ll need 3 cups of almond flour to create the base of the dough.
• Spices: Spice things up a bit with 2 tsp of cinnamon, 1/2 tsp of nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp of ginger.
• Baking soda: From there, include 1/2 tsp of baking soda to help the cookie bake correctly.
• Salt: 1/2 tsp of salt makes a big difference in terms of flavor.
• Eggs: Next, use 2 eggs to help the ingredients bind together properly.
• Coconut oil: 1/2 cup of melted coconut oil brings the dough together.
• Coconut sugar: Sweeten things up with 1/2 cup of coconut sugar.
• Pumpkin puree: 1/3 cup of pumpkin puree adds the perfect amount of pumpkin flavor.
• Vanilla: Include 1 tsp of vanilla.
• Chocolate bar: Last but not least, the cookie is complete with the addition of 1 chopped chocolate bar!

Tools needed to make this recipe

To make this cookie skillet, you will need a 6-inch cast iron skillet, medium mixing bowl, spatula or spoon, large mixing bowl, and a whisk. For measuring out ingredients, grab 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup sized measuring cups.

How to make a pumpkin cookie skillet

This recipe comes together very easily. We’ll prepare the cookie dough like any other cookie recipe, and then we’ll simply add to a skillet and bake!

To begin, preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 6-inch cast iron skillet. You can use a larger skillet, but the cookie will be thinner.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, spices, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Then, using a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut oil, coconut sugar, pumpkin, and vanilla.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until everything is well combined and a dough forms.

Then, add the chopped chocolate bar, saving some pieces to add on top of the cookie if desired.

Pour the dough into the skillet and press it down to fill out the bottom. Bake for 30 minutes.

Let cool for 10 minutes, and enjoy!

Toppings, anyone?

Every cookie skillet is even better with some toppings! But for this particular pumpkin flavor, there’s one topping that takes the cake: almond. butter. drizzle.

Oh yeah, adding a light drizzle of melted almond butter on top makes the perfect final touch!

You can also add a chocolate drizzle or complete your piece of cookie skillet with some whipped cream!

How is this cookie skillet healthier?

This pumpkin cookie skillet is made with a few key ingredients that make for a healthier baked treat. With these simple swaps, we’re able to maintain a delicious flavor while cutting back on certain preservatives and chemicals.

Almond flour
First, almond flour is an easy swap that tastes delicious and sneaks in some healthier nutrients than regular processed flour would.

Coconut oil
Coconut oil is a nutrient-rich oil that’s great for using in baked goods! If you use a refined variety, it won’t add a coconut flavor to the recipe. Unrefined will.

Coconut sugar
Using coconut sugar is a very simple way to eliminate granulated white sugar while maintaining a deliciously sweet flavor!

Chocolate bar
Finally, if you want to sneak some nutrients and antioxidants into your cookie skillet, opt for dark chocolate! Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients like fiber, magnesium, and iron.

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

Here are some more delicious cookie recipes perfect for knocking out even the strongest of sweet tooth cravings!

• Easy Nutella Cookies
• Healthy Kitchen Sink Cookies
• Vegan Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
• Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies (Gluten-Free)

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by The Mindful Hapa