Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie (stuffed with caramel sauce)

Soft, chewy and gooey eggless chocolate chip cookie dough baked in a small skillet that is stuffed with caramel sauce. It is a simple dessert to make and perfect to serve 2 people with a scoop of ice cream on top.

This recipe has gone crazy on TikTok, I have linked it here. The first time I posted it was a around 6 months ago and it hit 3.8 million views. Legit, cannot make it up. I was blown away and honestly it did not make sense to me but I was happy to share this recipe with you all and it was stuffed with Nutella – if you know me at all you’d know I don’t like Nutella but that skillet cookie recipe is the only way I would eat it. Cut to 6 months later, I reposted the video and it has hit 5.1 million views!!! People love skillet cookies for some reason.

Since then I made a healthy skillet cookie recipe that is stuffed with peanut butter and is such a good recipe filled with wholesome ingredients. Todays recipe is the same skillet chocolate chip cookie dough but stuffed with caramel sauce. Now I have used my homemade salted caramel sauce but you can use a store bought bottle as well. What is non negotiable is the flakey sea salt. So without any more time to wait lets get to the recipe.

What is a skillet cookie recipe?

A skillet cookie is basically any cookie dough baked in an oven proof pan/skillet. This recipe is a chocolate chip skillet cookie, doesn’t mean you can bake any cookie recipe in a skillet as the baking time might vary depending on the type of cookie dough and size of skillet. In my opinion the trick to skillet cookies is always under baking them as the residual heat from the skillet/pan will continue cooking it once removed from the oven.

What is a cast iron skillet cookie?

Baking your cookie dough in a cast iron skillet is very common as the cast iron pan is oven proof and heats evenly, making for a well baked cookie all around the bottom and top. However, you can bake a skillet cookie in any oven proof metal pan.

Is this a small skillet cookie recipe?

This recipe is a single serve portion but feeds 2 mouths easily, I intentionally did this as it is the perfect sharing dessert for valentines day or any special occasion to celebrate with 2 people. You don’t need many ingredients to make this recipe and it certainly does satisfy and with the addition of ice cream in the middle, you can serve it warm with two spoons.

What are single serve recipes?

Single serve recipes are those which serve one portion. When baking this is not easy to achieve as most baked goods feed at least 6 people, things like cakes, cookies and breads aren’t commonly made for single serve options. However this recipe is a single serve, arguably it feeds 2 though. Then again 1 serving is 2 portions so we are in the clear here.

What ingredients do you need to make this this single serve skillet chocolate chip caramel cookie?

For the wet ingredients we need soft butter, vanilla and milk. I have used salted caramel in this recipe as well for the filling. For the dry ingredients we need flour, corn flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, dark chocolate chunks and salt.

What equipment do you need to make this single serve skillet chocolate chip caramel cookie?

To make the cookie dough we need a small mixing bowl and rubber spatula. I have used a 5 inch cast iron skillet to make this cookie but you can use any small baking dish to make this recipe. Even a small cake tin will work here.

What substitutes can you use to make this single serve skillet chocolate chip caramel cookie?

Vegan –

This cookie is eggless, hence you can keep this cookie vegan by using a plant based butter and milk to make the dough. Same with the chocolate chunks.

Gluten free –

You can use a gluten free flour mix, cup for cup measure to make this recipe gluten free. I have also made this cookie with almond flour and corn flour which works perfectly.

Dark chocolate –

If you prefer milk chocolate, go for it. I like using chunks for puddles of chocolate but you can use chocolate chips as well. Better yet, use any candy bars you might have laying around the fridge.

Salted caramel –

This cookie is stuffed with salted caramel sauce which is a homemade recipe but you can use store bought as well. Alternatively you can use any spread you like, peanut butter, almond butter, tahini, chocolate spread etc.

How to make this this single serve skillet chocolate chip caramel cookie?

Preheat the oven to 180℃, brush your 4/5 inch skillet cookie with a little oil, set aside. In a small mixing bowl add the butter, brown sugar and beat with a rubber spatula until pale and creamy, around 2 minutes. Add the milk, vanilla and mix until evenly combined. Add the flour, corn flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, chocolate chips and and fold together until completely mixed through. Transfer half the dough to the skillet and spread it out evenly. Dollop the salted caramel sauce in the center and spread it out a little, leaving a small border around the edges. Add the remaining cookie dough on top and smooth it out with your spatula. Top it with a few chocolate chunks and bake for 15-18 minutes until the top is set but the center is still soft and gooey. I have baked these cookies in a ramekin in the microwave on the heating setting for 1 min and 30 seconds. The size of my ramekin is 5 inches.

Make ahead options for this this single serve skillet chocolate chip caramel cookie:

Prepare this cookie dough and assemble it in the skillet, place in the fridge for up to 1 day before baking. When ready to cook, allow the skillet to come to room temperature and bake as directed. Alternatively you can freeze the skillet for 1 week, when ready to bake, allow the skillet to come to room temperature before baking. Always over the skillet when storing to avoid the cookie dough drying out.

How to reheat a skillet cookie?

Leftover skillet cookie can be reheated in the skillet itself in the oven at 180℃ for 3-5 mins until the top is soft again, serve immediately.

How do you store leftover skillet cookies?

I like to remove the cookie from the skillet and store it in an air tight container or zip lock bag at room temperate for 2-3 days. If you are going to store it longer you can store it in the fridge for 1 week. This is a single serve recipe hence you shouldn’t have a lot of leftover.

How to serve this single serve skillet chocolate chip caramel cookie?

I prefer serving this cookie hot or warm with vanilla ice cream scooped into the center of the skillet with a couple of spoons. You can use a spoon to scoop out the gooey and warm cookie from the skillet onto a plate as well but why dirty more dishes?

Looking for more single serve recipes?

Now that we have covered how to make this this single serve skillet chocolate chip caramel cookie (eggless) recipe, you can have a look at the recipe video on my socials but let’s get to it.

If you try this recipe out, don’t forget to share it with me on instagram so I can see how it turned out. I’d love nothing more than to chat with you on your cooking/baking.