Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

5 from 2 votes

This pumpkin spice skillet cookie is just what your sweet tooth needs this season. My Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie is great for sharing, grab a spoon and dig in!

Be sure to try my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe too!

powdered sugar on top of skillet cookie

Skillet Cookie

There’s something about dessert served in a cast iron skillet that makes dessert time even more fun! Whether you top your skillet cookie with ice cream or eat as is, my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie is a hit with the whole family. Fall baking is the best!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Fall Baking. This recipe is delicious and perfectly festive for Fall baking!
  • Easy To Make. With my step by step instuctions and photos, you’ll have no trouble making this simple cookie recipe.
  • Sharable. This skillet cookie is great for sharing with your favorite people! Grab a spoon and dig in.

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ingredients for skillet cookie

What You’ll Need For Pumpkin Skillet Cookie

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make this skillet cookie at home. See the recipe card located at the bottom of the page for full details and instructions.

  • Salted Butter– I use salted butter for the majority of my cooking and baking, but you can use unsalted butter if that’s what you have.
  • Granulated Sugar– This fine sugar gives the skillet cookie its sweetness.
  • Light or Dark Brown Sugar– During my Fall Baking, I tend to grab for my dark brown sugar, but either will work.
  • Pumpkin Puree– When shopping for pumpkin puree, be sure that you don’t get pumpkin pie filling, which is often times sold near the pumpkin puree.
  • Large Egg– To keep my baking consistent, I use large eggs. You’ll see medium, large and extra large eggs when shopping.
  • Pure Vanilla Extract– Make sure you are using pure vanilla extract for your baking for best tasting results.
  • All-Purpose Flour– The all-purpose flour is the main dry ingredient for this skillet cookie.
  • Ground Cinnamon– Ground Cinnamon is a popular spice used in pumpkin desserts. Find it in the baking section of the grocery store near the other spices.
  • Kosher Salt– Kosher salt is a coarse salt. I prefer using it in my cooking and baking.
  • Baking Soda– Baking soda is part of the dry ingredients that will help rise the cookie.
  • Chocolate Chunks– I use chocolate chunks in this cookie, but any chocolate chips will do.
creaming butter and sugars in bowl

How To Make Skillet Cookie

Preheat Oven and Prepare Cast Iron Skillet. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and spray an 8-10 inch cast iron skillet lightly with cooking spray.

Cream Butter and Sugars. In a large mixing bowl, add softened butter and sugars. Stir until well combined, beating well.

    adding pumpkin to bowl

    Wet Ingredients. Stir in pumpkin, egg and vanilla beating well. I use Libby’s or Trader Joe’s brand pumpkin puree in most instances.

    adding dry ingredients to skillet cookie bowl

    Dry Ingredients. Add flour, salt and baking soda. Stir until mixture comes together.

    chocolate chunks into mixing bowl

    Chocolate Chunks. Add chocolate chunks until combined.

    Where’s The Best Place To Get Chocolate Chunks?

    You can generally find chocolate chunks in the baking section of your grocery store, however I prefer to use the chocolate block from Trader Joe’s and chop my own chocolate. What a difference it makes! Either works fine, but if you can chop your own chocolate, the outcome is even better. White chocolate chips are good in place of the chocolate as well.

    pumpkin chocolate chip cookie dough in cast iron skillet

    Transfer. Transfer to cast iron skillet, spreading evenly on top. Add a handful of more chocolate chunks if desired to the top.

    Bake. Bake for 30-32 minutes, until baked through. Note, size of cast iron skillet will vary baking times. Remove and let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or room temperature.

    baked skillet cookie

    Cool. Remove and let cool for 15 minutes before spooning into skillet cookie.

    spoon digging into skillet cookie

    How To Serve Cast Iron Skillet Dessert

    Many will serve skillet cookie as is, and just spoon cookie onto small serving plates. You can also sprinkle with powdered sugar and top with vanilla ice cream. It’s really delicious served warm with ice cream or homemade whipped cream.

    pumpkin chocolate chip skillet cookie finished photo

    How To Serve

    Serve skillet cookie warm in cast iron skillet, being careful to not get burned by the handle. I like to put a oven mitt over the handle to remind everyone that it is warm. Cut into wedges or use a spoon to spoon onto individual plates.

    How To Store Leftovers

    Store leftover cookie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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    powdered sugar on top of skillet cookie
    5 from 2 votes

    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

    This giant Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie is not only simple to prepare, but so delicious! Try topping with vanilla ice cream too!
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 217kcal
    Author: Jenny
    Cost: $30
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    Equipment

    • Oven
    • cast iron skillet 8-10 inch
    • mixing bowl
    • mixing spoon
    • measuring cups
    • measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    • 1 stick salted butter softened
    • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 cup chocolate chunks I use the milk chocolate block from Trader Joes

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and spray an 8-10 inch cast iron skillet lightly with cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, add softened butter and sugars. Stir until well combined, beating well. Stir in pumpkin, egg and vanilla beating well. Add flour, salt and baking soda. Stir until mixture comes together then add chocolate chunks until combined. Transfer to cast iron skillet, spreading evenly on top. Add a handful of more chocolate chunks if desired to the top. Bake for 30-32 minutes, until baked through. Remove and let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or room temperature.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1939IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg
    Keywords: cast iron skillet cookie, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, skillet cookie

     

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