Published: Oct 17, 2024 by Carolyn

Keto Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Name: Keto Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups almond flour; 2/3 cup brown sugar replacement; 1/3 cup collage protein powder (See notes); 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup butter (melted); 1 large egg; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 3 ounces sugar-free chocolate chips

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Keto Skillet Cookie is over-the-top delicious! Baked in a cast iron skillet, this giant low carb cookie has crispy edges and a gooey center. And it takes only 35 minutes to make!

A cast iron skillet with a chocolate chip skillet cookie and ice cream on top.

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?

A slice of keto skillet cookie on a white plate with the pan in the background.

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!

Reader Reviews

“I make this recipe about once a week and after enjoying a portion, cut it into wedges and freeze. We reheat it a piece at a time in the microwave and serve with a scoop of Nick’s Ice Cream. So delicious, and you’d really think it was a “real” cookie. I add a packet of plain gelatin to make them extra chewy, my preference. YUM!” — Kim

“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

“So delicious and much less work than individual cookies. Have made this twice now and just love the recipe. Great consistency, flavor and texture. Freezes well too, but best right out of the oven with some Keto ice cream!” — Renee

Ingredients you need

Top down image of ingredients for a keto skillet chocolate chip cookie.

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

A collage of 6 images showing the steps for making Keto Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie.

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!

A white vase drizzling chocolate sauce over a keto skillet cookie.

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.

Top down image of a Keto Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie with a scoopful taken out of it.

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!

How do you tell when a keto skillet cookie is done?

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.

Do you need a cast iron skillet?

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.

How many carbs are in Keto Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie?

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.

A slice of keto skillet cookie with ice cream and chocolate sauce on top.

More delicious keto skillet recipes

Keto Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Keto Skillet Cookie is over-the-top delicious! Baked in a cast iron skillet, this giant low carb cookie has crispy edges and a gooey center. And it takes only 35 minutes to make!

4.92 from 36 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Dessert

Keyword: keto skillet cookie

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Servings: servings

Calories: 275kcal

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups almond flour
⅔ cup brown sugar replacement
⅓ cup collage protein powder See notes
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter melted
1 large egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ounces sugar-free chocolate chips

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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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Notes

Storage Information: Store the leftovers in a covered container on the counter for up to 4 days, or in the fridge for up to a week. I recommend taking it out of the pan, as cast iron can cause the cookie to have a metallic taste if left in there too long.

Collagen: If you prefer to skip this, you can use another ¼ cup of almond flour.

Nutrition Facts

Keto Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 serving = 1/10th of cookie)

Calories 275 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Carbohydrates 8.2g3%

Fiber 5.3g21%

Protein 12.3g25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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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