This giant Keto Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie is a beloved dessert in my house, and with good reason. My whole family loves it so much that the kids all request this for their birthday cake. It’s heavenly topped with some keto ice cream!
And while I have about a bajillion delicious keto birthday cakes, I am always happy to oblige. Because a skillet cookie like this is so easy to make, and it simplifies our birthday celebrations.
Sometimes we don’t even dish it out onto plates. We all just stand around the warm skillet with spoons in hand, digging right in. Who needs to stand on ceremony when you have this deliciousness in front of you?
What readers are saying…
“This is fabulous! My husband almost NEVER likes keto desserts. After trying this he said ‘This is keto? I think you messed up and put in the wrong stuff.’ I have 2 of your books and nothing disappoints! Thank you for sharing your talents with the rest of us!” — Bernadette
Why we love it
I am going to toot my own horn here and tell you that I was the first person to develop a low carb keto skillet cookie. Yes, indeed! I first published the recipe in February 2014 and it has been immensely popular ever since.
The idea of baking cookies and brownies in a skillet is one that appeals to just about everyone. Skillet desserts are usually served warm, so they fall squarely in the comfort food category. They call out to you, saying “grab a spoon and a friend or two and plonk yourself down, you’re going to be here a while”.
After I created some really amazing keto chocolate chip cookies, I began to wonder if the dough might make a good skillet cookie. The answer to that is a resounding yes!
Since that time, I’ve made very few updates to this recipe. But I recently tried replacing some of the almond flour with collagen protein powder. The results were spectacular. Now it’s more gooey and delectable than ever before. And it has fewer carbs!
Ingredient Notes
- Almond flour: Finely ground, blanched almond flour is a must for a keto skillet cookie. Otherwise your cookie may end up somewhat gritty.
- Sweetener: This recipe works best with a brown sugar replacement that is erythritol based. Please see the Tips for Success for more information.
- Collagen protein: This adds a wonderful gooey richness to the cookie. And using the salted caramel collagen from Perfect Keto makes it extra flavorful. If you prefer not to use collagen, you can add more almond flour.
- Butter: Melt the butter it prior to mixing. You can also use coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
- Sugar-free chocolate chips: I like to use Lily’s or ChocZero dark chocolate chips. But milk or white chocolate chips work too!
- Pantry staples: Eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt.
Step by Step Directions
1. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, collagen, baking soda, and salt.
2. Add the wet ingredients: Add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract and stir until the dough tomes together. Stir in the chocolate chips, reserving a tablespoon or so for the top of the cookie.
3. Fill the skillet: Spread the dough in a lightly greased 10-inch oven-proof skillet. Top with the remaining chocolate chips.
4. Bake the cookie: Bake at 325ºF for 20 to 25 minutes, until light golden brown. The cookie will be very soft and puffed when removed from oven (it won’t seem cooked through).
5. Let it cool: Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving. When warm, it will not come out in proper pieces so you will need scoop it out to serve onto plates. It will continue to firm up as it cools so if you want to serve it in pieces, let it cool completely before cutting. I recommend it warm for extra gooey-ness!
Tips for Success
Sweetener: I recommend a brown sugar replacement because it adds the right flavor. I also recommend not using allulose-based sweeteners, as these will cause the cookie to brown to quickly. The part against the hot pan will likely get very dark and taste burned.
The skillet you use does not need to be cast iron, it simply needs to be over-proof. Which means no plastic handles! Also make sure that it’s 10 inches in diameter. Anything bigger and your cookie will be too thin.
You can also use a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie plate, but it may take longer to bake through.
Use baking soda rather than baking powder. You want this to be gooey so you don’t want it to rise a ton. And baking soda helps baked goods brown nicely and be extra soft and tender.
I recommend erring on the side of under-baking this cookie. You do not want to bake it until firm or it won’t be gooey. It should be soft and puffy and seem not quite baked through. It will continue to firm up as it cools.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you want to make a similar cookie but without the leftovers, try my Keto Cookie for One. You can make more than one if you’re inclined to share!
When the cookie is done, it will be lightly browned on top, golden brown around the edges, but the center will still be quite soft. It won’t seem fully cooked through but will continue to firm up as it cools.
You can use any ovenproof skillet for this recipe. I do recommend nonstick or cast iron over stainless steel, as the cookie will stick more in stainless.
This keto skillet chocolate chip cookie recipe has 8.2g of carbs and 5.3g of fiber per serving. That comes to 2.9g net carbs per slice.
More delicious keto skillet recipes
Keto Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups (140 g) almond flour
- 2/3 cup (121.33 g) brown sugar replacement
- 1/3 cup collagen protein powder, See notes
- 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) baking soda
- 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) salt
- 1/2 cup (113.5 g) butter, melted
- 1 large (1) egg
- 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) vanilla extract
- 3 ounces (85.05 g) sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF and lightly grease a 10-inch oven-proof skillet (does not need to be cast-iron).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, collagen, baking soda and salt.
- Add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract and stir until the dough tomes together. Stir in the chocolate chips, reserving a tablespoon or so for the top of the cookie.
- Spread the dough in the prepared skillet and top with the remaining chocolate chips. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until light golden brown. The cookie will be very soft and puffed when removed from oven (it won't seem cooked through).
- Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving. When warm, it will not come out in proper pieces so you will need scoop it out to serve onto plates. It will continue to firm up as it cools so if you want to serve it in pieces, let it cool completely before cutting.
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Nutritional Disclaimer
Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.
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Carolyn, this recipe is a keeper. Not only did I enjoy it as is, but I already have wheels turning for how I can use it as a base for other things. I got so excited about it I emailed the link to my sis-in-law, who also made it but used 2 tsp. of baking soda, oops. That doesn’t improve the recipe, let me tell you. I also posted my comments, recipe revision and multiple links to your recipe on my Word Blogger site. http://wp.me/p4hG73-29 Take a look if you like. Keep the inspiration coming, it’s much appreciated and I actually do make the recipes, not just drool! Thanks much, Rachel.
I loved this. I did a test run last night before I remake it Sunday for a dinner with the kids. I did only one substitution, I used Coconut Cream in place of the Coconut Oil. YUMMMMY! SLAM DUNK! I will definitely be doing this again! Thanks for the hard work you do… makes my life so much easier and positive.
I just bought some coconut cream so I might try that too!
Can you use 1/2 c butter and omit the coconut oil?
Yes.
This skillet cookies look unbelievable in a totally good way. Pinning!
Thanks!
This was a fabulous tasting cookie! I was wondering how you calculated the carb content? By my calculation, the swerve alone contains 120 carbs with no fiber which would be 12 carbs per serving (without any other ingredients).
Erythritol has no affect on blood glucose, a fact which I have tested over and over on my self, being pre-diabetic. It remains unchanged in our bodies and excreted whole in our urine, and so it effectively has a glycemic index of 0. Like most low carbers, anything that doesn’t affect my blood glucose is not truly considered into the carb count. Much like fiber.
This cookie looks great, Carolyn! I’m loving the addition of the shredded coconut! 🙂
OMG THIS IS SO GOOD!
I just made it today and it is AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for a great recipe, I didn’t have unsalted butter, so I used salted butter and omitted any extra. Worked perfectly! My kids loved it, their Meema loved it and I loved it too. It tastes kind of like a Samoa GS Cookie if you have coconut with a lot of flavor, sssssooooo goooood.
So glad you liked it.
The recipe didn’t say unsalted butter. I just says butter. Did I miss something?
No, I never specify because I know people who like to use one or the other. I always use salted, personally.
Thanks. I enjoy your sight very much and have passed it on to so many people.
Made this tonight. It was so good! Left out the coconut b/c of husband’s preference, but all the rest i left exactly the same. Served warm with whipped cream. Just lovely! Thanks for the recipe!
So glad you liked it!
So you left out the coconut, and didn’t change anything else?
I’ve lurked on your site for a long time, but this is the first time I’ve left a comment–this recipe was just so insanely good I had to thank you! The coconut gave it the perfect texture. My only problem is that I wanted to eat the entire pan by myself!!
I know, it’s kind of dangerous! 🙂
I just made this. I used a small lasagna pan and doubled it. It’s FANTASTIC!
OMG my fiancé just made this for me as a Valentines’ Day treat and it is so so good! Thank you both for a delicious cookie recipe and for one that is simple enough for my guy to make for me ;c) He baked it in a glass pie pan and it turned out just fine. I sprinkled some chopped macadamia nuts on top (he doesn’t like them). So delicious — will be great with my next batch of low carb ice cream!
I am absolutely delighted that your fiance made this for you! What a guy he is! 🙂
Is The Nutritional Info With Or Without The Molasses?
With.
In the oven now! Batter was delicious. Tried a bit of batter as cookies. Put the rest in a glass 8×8 pan since I didn’t have an oven-proof skillet. Anticipation!
That sounds like a good compromise.
Can this be made over a campfire? If I can’t find the Yacon syrup, what can I use as a substitute?
Try using Swerve Brown for all of the sweetener. Not sure if it will work on a campfire.
I was just diagnosed with diabetes and in my search for low carb recipes I found your blog. I have purchased many low carb products but haven’t had the nerve to do anything with them. This skillet cookie will be my first attempt. Thanks for doing all the work so all we have to do is make it.
Wonderful! Hope you like it.
BTW, I meant wonderful on the cookie, not the diabetes. I know too well how that feels!
Omg……those look so good!! They are going on my must try list!
I just want to say thank you for all your wonderful recipes. You really have made it so much easier to transition to a low carb lifestyle, and I appreciate you!
You are most welcome!
I can’t wait to try this! One question for you. As you know, I’m a recovering sugar addict 🙂 I know you use Swerve Sweetener in a lot of your recipes. When I eventually start incorporating sweets back into my diet I’d like to stick with honey, maple syrup and medjool dates. If I want to try adapting your recipes should I just wing it or do you have any guidelines? I know nothing about Swerve but you make some gorgeous desserts with it!
Are you willing to use coconut sugar? Because I’ve made these as smaller cookies with coconut sugar. Otherwise, just wing it. If using honey, I’d add some coconut flour in to offset the liquid content.
Am I missing something? When do you combine the “flour” mixture with the butter and egg mixture?
Should be fixed now.