Have you ever tried making a skillet cookie? They’re so easy to make! In fact, since they’re just one big cookie, they’re actually easier and faster to make than traditional small cookies. On top of that, they taste delicious! You skillet will ensure your giant cookie gets cooked to perfection! If you want to serve a big Easter dessert this year, you need to try this yummy Cast Iron Skillet Easter Cookie!
Cast iron skillets are kitchen necessities! I’ve had mine for years. I love how you can use them on the stovetop or in the oven, making them very versatile cooking tools!
Cast Iron Skillet Easter Cookie
Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup softened butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup Easter M&M’s (There are a couple of different kinds of these. I used the milk chocolate egg-shaped ones, but there are also almond, peanut butter, and mini versions available. Use whichever you like!)
9-inch cast iron skillet
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°.
2. Lightly grease your cast iron skillet with vegetable oil.
3. In your large mixing bowl combine your brown sugar and softened butter and beat well with a hand mixer.
4. Once mixed, add your egg and vanilla and mix.
5. Add your flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix again.
6. Fold in your Easter M&M’s.
7. Press your cookie dough into the bottom of your cast-iron skillet. Feel free to press more M&Ms into the dough at this point, if you like!
8. Bake for 25 minutes or until center is set. Be very careful when removing the pan from the oven as it’s very hot!
9. Let cool a bit, then enjoy your cast iron skillet Easter cookie!
To make this treat even more delicious, try pairing this cookie with ice cream!
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup Easter M&M's (There are a couple of different kinds of these. I used the regular milk chocolate ones, but there are also almond, peanut butter, and mini versions available. Use whichever you like!)
- 9-inch cast iron skillet
- Preheat your oven to 350°.
- Lightly grease your cast iron skillet with vegetable oil.
- In your large mixing bowl combine your brown sugar and softened butter and beat well with a hand mixer.
- Once mixed, add your egg and vanilla and mix.
- Add your flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix again.
- Fold in your Easter M&M's.
- Press your cookie dough into the bottom of your cast-iron skillet. Feel free to press more M&Ms into the dough at this point, if you like!
- Bake for 25 minutes or until center is set. Be very careful when removing the pan from the oven as it is very hot!
- Let cool a bit, then enjoy your cast iron skillet Easter cookie!
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I think my kids will love this!! Thanks for sharing!
Yum this cake/cookie looks amazing. I need to get cast iron skilled now! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Pinned & Sharing on FB! Have a great week!
Kim
What size skillet are you using?
This recipe uses a 9 inch skillet
These are adorable and perfect for Spring! I would take these to church with me! Thanks for linking up with Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!
What a great idea! I would get super nervous making one of these! I’m always afraid to burn them, haha! Thanks for linking up with Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!
I love anything that comes out of my cast iron skillet. It is the one thing I can’t live without. Thanks for sharing this. I pinned it.
What size iron skillet is needed?
Amy, this recipe uses a 9 inch skillet