Imagine a warm, gooey cookie that's crispy on the edges and perfectly soft in the center, baked right in a cast-iron skillet and bursting with rich butterscotch flavor. This isn't just any ordinary cookie - it's a decadent, shareable dessert that will make your taste buds dance and your kitchen smell like heaven. Perfect for lazy weekends, unexpected guests, or when you need a quick sweet treat that looks like you've spent hours in the kitchen!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 large cookie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Select a 6-inch cast-iron skillet and lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Whisk the dry ingredients together until well mixed and no lumps remain.
- In a separate small bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Pour the melted butter mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or wooden spoon until a cohesive cookie dough forms.
- Gently fold in the butterscotch chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Transfer the cookie dough into the prepared cast-iron skillet. Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to press and spread the dough evenly, ensuring it reaches the edges of the skillet.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still slightly soft.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let the cookie cool in the skillet for 10-15 minutes. The cookie will continue to set as it cools.
- Optional: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzle with additional melted butterscotch chips for extra indulgence.
- Once completely cooled, slice the skillet cookie into wedges and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Tips
- Use room temperature butter for better mixing and a more even cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough - this can lead to a tough, dense cookie.
- For extra richness, try browning the butter before adding it to the dry ingredients.
- Make sure your cast-iron skillet is well-seasoned to prevent sticking.
- Watch the cookie carefully in the last few minutes of baking to prevent over-browning.
- Let the cookie cool slightly in the skillet to allow it to set properly.
- For a fancy presentation, serve directly from the skillet with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 45mg
