Description
This Red Velvet Skillet Cookie is a thick, chewy deep-dish cookie baked in a cast iron skillet, featuring a vibrant red velvet flavor and studded with creamy white chocolate chips. Perfectly paired with ice cream and hot fudge, it’s a delightful dessert for sharing warm with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter (softened)
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- ⅔ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Skillet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet to prevent the cookie from sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 1-2 minutes. This creates a tender base for your cookie dough.
- Add Egg, Vanilla, and Food Coloring: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter mixture, mixing well for a smooth consistency. Next, add the red food coloring, blending thoroughly until the dough achieves a vibrant red hue.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent and cocoa throughout the dough.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough. Then fold in the white chocolate chips evenly.
- Press Dough into Skillet: Transfer the dough to the prepared cast iron skillet and press it evenly across the bottom, forming a uniform layer for even baking.
- Bake the Cookie: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes until the cookie is set but still soft in the center. Baking times may vary slightly depending on your oven.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the cookie cool for a few minutes. Serve warm, optionally topped with your favorite ice cream and hot fudge for an indulgent treat.
Notes
- This red velvet skillet cookie yields a thick and chewy texture with the classic velvet flavor enhanced by cocoa and a pop of white chocolate chips.
- Using a cast iron skillet ensures even baking and helps achieve a deliciously crisp edge.
- For best results, serve warm with ice cream and hot fudge, but it can also be enjoyed on its own while still warm.
- Make sure not to overbake to retain the cookie’s soft and gooey center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 479 kcal
- Sugar: 62 g
- Sodium: 416 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 87 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
