Whats Cookin – Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

April 2025 Recipe…

This rich, gooey, peanut butter and chocolate chip cookie is packed with the perfect balance of peanut butter and melty chocolate. Baked in a cast-iron skillet, it delivers crispy edges with a soft, chewy center—ideal for sharing (or not!).

Servings: 8 slices (equivalent to about 8 large cookies)
Prep Time: 10 minutes || Cook Time: 18–22 minutes || Total Time: 30–35 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp. baking soda
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¾ cups chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.

Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.

Step 3: Mix in the vanilla extract and egg.

Step 4: Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.

Step 5: Fold in peanut butter chips (or chocolate chips).

Step 6: Spread the dough evenly into the skillet.

Step 7: Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden and set in the center.

Step 8: Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Step 9: Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.