This Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe starts with the original Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe. Accept no substitutes! Your favorite grain-free cookie dough baked into low carb skillet cookies, making one awesomely gooey keto dessert. Sugar-free and THM friendly. And a new how-to video, to show you just how easy it is to make.
I often feel very lucky to be a food blogger with a very specific niche, because I have to deal with far less one-upmanship than conventional food bloggers. I don’t have to worry about out-doing my fellow bloggers and taking my recipes beyond the beyond. It’s enough for me to take simpler ideas and execute them well, as people on a low carb diet are usually just glad to have their old favourites recreated in a form that meets their dietary needs.
I don’t have to make brownie stuffed chocolate chip cookies or make donuts out of croissants to make a name for myself. Just take a look around Pinterest and you’ll know of what I speak. The need to dream up ever more elaborate creations must be exhausting at times. It makes my life considerably easier not to have to stuff a cookie inside a brownie inside a cake and top it all off with cookie-brownie dough frosting. A really good low carb chocolate chip cookie is an achievement in itself. Because there is nothing better in the world than a really good chocolate chip cookie right out of the oven. Especially when they’re low carb skillet chocolate chip cookies!
That is not to say that I don’t get plenty of inspiration from my fellow bloggers, most of whom are enormously talented. And that’s not to say that I don’t sometimes look at my own recipes and wonder how I can take them to the next level. Often these two things come together.
I see a conventional recipe from a blogger friend and wonder if I can achieve that very thing, using low carb, gluten-free ingredients. I have Pinterest boards devoted to these gorgeous and delicious recipes that I am itching to make over. You just won’t find me stuffing one of them with another; I want to enjoy each of them individually.
How to Make a Low Carb Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
The idea of baking cookies and brownies in a skillet is one that appealed to me from the get-go. I’ve admired many such a creation, because they have a gooey-ness that just calls to me. It says “grab a spoon and a friend or two and plonk yourself down, you’re going to be here a while”.
After I made my keto chocolate chip cookies, I began to wonder if that dough might make a good skillet cookie. The question is, why didn’t I try it earlier? Well, you could bake such a thing in any old skillet, but it sure looks extra purdy in a cast iron skillet. And the only cast iron skillet I owned was a very large, very heavy 12-inch pan that seemed like it might be a little too big. So I hit TJ Maxx, where I’d seen a few smaller skillets on sale. What I really wanted was to get several small skillets, 5 or 6 inches in diameter, to make two skillet chocolate chip cookies. But I had to settle for a single 10-inch skillet…which turned out to be just perfect for ONE low carb skillet chocolate chip cookie.
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Adaptations
As for the keto cookie dough recipe itself, I did shake things up a bit. Here are the changes I made to the original low carb chocolate chip cookie recipe:
- Baking soda instead of baking powder. I’ve read it helps cookies brown a little better.
- Instead of making my own sugar-free chocolate chips this time, I picked up a package of Lily’s chocolate chips. They are sweetened only with erythritol and stevia and thus far, are the best commercial sugar-free chips I can find. I bought mine at Whole Foods but you can also purchase them on Amazon.com. They are pricey, but great in a pinch when I don’t have time to make my own. But a chopped up dark chocolate bar or a handful of my chips would also do well in this recipe.
This is an updated post and I have to take a moment to tell you just how good this skillet chocolate chip cookie is. I have made it for my birthday dessert three years running. Topped with a little low carb vanilla ice cream and some of my keto hot fudge sauce, and it is just AH-MAZING!!!
Low carb chocolate chip cookie dough baked in a skillet for one amazing gooey dessert. Gluten and sugar free!
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 3/4 cups shredded coconut or more almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter softened (or coconut oil)
- 1/2 cup Swerve Sweetener
- 2 tsp Yacon syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ounces sugar-free chocolate chips
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Preheat the oven to 325F and lightly grease a 10-inch oven-proof skillet (does not need to be cast-iron).
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut, baking soda and salt.
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In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in sweetener and Yacon syrup, if using.
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Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Beat in almond flour mixture until well combined, then stir in chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
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Spread dough in prepared skillet and bake 20 to 25 minutes, until light golden brown. Cookie will be very soft and puffed when removed from oven (it won't seem cooked through).
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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!
Recipe Video
Serves 10. Each serving has 8 g of carbs and 3 g of fiber. Total NET CARBS = 5 g.
234 Calories; 22g Fat (79.9% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 34mg Cholesterol; 118mg Sodium.
Supplies Used to Create Low Carb Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookies
Katharine says
Divine!!! Can you tell us the amount of chocolate chips you used? Or am I missing it?
Carolyn says
Whoops! 3 ounces. I meant to edit that…will do so now!
Nina E. Gruetzmacher says
What can be substituted for Yacon syrup – never heard of it – what is the flavor?
Carolyn says
You can use Swerve Brown for all of the sweetener instead.
Heather Dumadag says
Do you increase the amount or still use only 1/2 cup of brown swerve?
Carolyn says
1/2 cup is fine still.
Linda says
Thank you! I’m one of those who hate coconut but love coconut oil. Can you sub anything for the coconut?
Carolyn says
The coconut gives it the right texture without much coconut flavour, but if you really want to, you can sub more almond meal or a mix of almond meal and flax seed meal.
Linda says
Thank you, Carolyn. 🙂
Roberta says
Thank you, Carolyn: it’a always comforting when you give us alternative to coconut flour, I found that for different reasons (aside the flavour, I mean: GI disomfort, skin itches, kinda intolerance…who knows…) lately it seems to give problems to much more people than in the past. So reading from you as an expertr that here the substitution is possible gives us the hope to try, because when we read “no posssible substitution for coconut flour, well, it’s a bit defeating… but we can find other recipes here, I know, thanks again then 🙂
Shannon says
Hi Carolyn, I don’t have any oven proof ‘skillets’, do you think this would work in a dutch oven?
Carolyn says
How big is it? If it’s an enameled dutch oven, it may not get as brown on the sides but I think as long as it’s not any bigger than 10 inches in diameter, it should work.
Donna says
Has anyone made this with an egg substitute?
Kira- HealthAble Old Soul says
I love the whole idea of using a skillet. I think I am going to make my Gluten Free Chocolate Chip cookies today!
Jan says
This was awesome! I was dying to make it! It was pretty crumbly, but that didn’t effect the taste! I also had to use 3 tsp of baking powder since I had no baking soda!!! Will make it again!!! Thank you!
Kapu says
Would a bakeware work also if you don’t have a skillet? This looks perfect!
Kat says
I used bakeware (Corelle Simply Lite) in the past for this recipe – several times – and it is delicious. But, that said I plan to go back to the cast iron skillet next time. Somehow didn’t seem quite as gooey using bakeware.
mellissa @ ibreatheimhungry says
I AM MAKING THESE TODAY. THE END.
Carolyn says
Love ya!
Karen @ Living Low Carb says
This looks so good! I was actually craving one of these after I saw a skillet cookie on the menu at Chili’s. I can’t wait to try it!
Carolyn says
Thanks, Karen!
Sarah G says
Carolyn, your creations may not be “over the top” but bringing back the life of sweets we miss is worthy of an Olympic Food Blogger gold medal as far as I’m concerned.
Cannot wait to make this!
I can’t wait for the invention of a low carb, gluten free, airy, puffy glazed doughnut. Then, I’d pretty much miss nothing. I know that’s not possible with almond flour so I’m thrilled enough with the thicker doughnuts, like the gingerbread ones…delish!
Carolyn says
I will keep the airy, puffy glazed donuts in mind and if I ever create them, I will share for certain!
Sarah G says
🙂 🙂 🙂
Sarah G says
Made the skillet chocolate chip cookie tonight. OH WOW! The whole family LOVED it!
Carolyn says
Thanks, Sarah!
Alice B says
Carolyn, is it better to combine the wet and dry ingredients by hand or mixer? It may not matter, but wanted to ask!
Can’t wait to make this… Cast iron skillet at the ready!
You are amazing!!
Many thanks again!!!
Alice B.
Carolyn says
I do it in my kitchenaid mixer, I think it’s the easiest way to cream the butter and sweetener together.
Pamela says
Carolyn, This looks so good! I’m definitely making this cookie and I totally agree with you and echo others. As a low carber I’m just so grateful to have someone like yourself who can create and transform regular recipes (especially the sweet treats) into delicious low carb food! Your food is not only tasty but it looks beautiful as well. When I use your recipes, unless I mention it, people rarely realize that it’s low carb. You’ve given me tons of inspiration. I’m now trying to learn how to make regular French macarons (they’re so pretty) and would love a recipe to make them low carb if you ever go that route. Meanwhile, I’ll just keep enjoying all the other luscious goodies you come up with. That’ll keep me satiated and happy. Thanks!
Carolyn says
Thanks, Pamela!
Tammy Giza says
I love the sound of all your recipes, but we have an allergy to almond flour and all your recipes call for it, can you give me a good exchange for flour….please! Thank you!
Carolyn says
Not all of my recipes call for almond flour. I do have some based on coconut flour. Sadly, you won’t be able to make this kind of cookie with coconut flour and you can’t sub coconut in for almond very easily. Is it just almonds or is it all tree-nuts?
Cheryl says
I’ve seen others speak of being able to use sunflower seed or pumpkin seed flour in place of almond flour, with good results. Might that be an option?
Carolyn says
I’ve heard of that too, I just can’t guarantee the results because I haven’t tried it myself.
Jess says
Oh my gosh. This looks like the best recipe of all time.
Carolyn says
I know you love those cookies… 😉
Jan says
Wow, this looks great! You are awesome and thank you for sharing your recipes!
Nina Wictorin says
Wow- such a great idea, that I would never have thought of myself! Yummy 🙂
Lisa says
Looks incredible Carolyn! You are amazing with your low carb & gluten free recipes!!
Carolyn says
Thanks, Lisa!
Terri says
Am I missing something? When do you combine the “flour” mixture with the butter and egg mixture?
Carolyn says
Should be fixed now.
Jen @ Savory Simple says
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!
Carolyn says
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.
Jessica H. says
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!
Carolyn says
You are most welcome!
Linda Sue says
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.
Carolyn says
Wonderful! Hope you like it.
Carolyn says
BTW, I meant wonderful on the cookie, not the diabetes. I know too well how that feels!
CMack says
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!
Carolyn says
That sounds like a good compromise.
Donna says
Can this be made over a campfire? If I can’t find the Yacon syrup, what can I use as a substitute?
Carolyn says
Try using Swerve Brown for all of the sweetener. Not sure if it will work on a campfire.
Teresa Myers says
Is The Nutritional Info With Or Without The Molasses?
Carolyn says
With.
Moira Richardson says
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!
Carolyn says
I am absolutely delighted that your fiance made this for you! What a guy he is! 🙂
Julie Levinson says
I just made this. I used a small lasagna pan and doubled it. It’s FANTASTIC!
Gretchen says
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!!
Carolyn says
I know, it’s kind of dangerous! 🙂
Tracy says
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!
Carolyn says
So glad you liked it!
April says
So you left out the coconut, and didn’t change anything else?
Heidi says
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.
Carolyn says
So glad you liked it.
Cecelia says
The recipe didn’t say unsalted butter. I just says butter. Did I miss something?
Carolyn says
No, I never specify because I know people who like to use one or the other. I always use salted, personally.
Cecelia says
Thanks. I enjoy your sight very much and have passed it on to so many people.
Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen says
This cookie looks great, Carolyn! I’m loving the addition of the shredded coconut! 🙂
Sre says
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).
Carolyn says
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.
Abbie @ Needs Salt says
This skillet cookies look unbelievable in a totally good way. Pinning!
Carolyn says
Thanks!
Anita says
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.
Carolyn says
I just bought some coconut cream so I might try that too!
Lisa says
Can you use 1/2 c butter and omit the coconut oil?
Carolyn says
Yes.
Rachel aka "Sweet Pea" says
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.
Kari says
Absolutely PERFECT! Better than the gluten variety! All I can say is…You are AMAZING!
Thanks Caroline!!!
Carolyn says
Thank you!
Amy says
I made these Saturday night, and then had to make it again last night. It was awesome! My only issue is the serving size- 10? I could eat the whole thing by myself! 🙂
Carolyn says
I know…so could I!
Gretchen RS says
Thanks for this recipe, Carolyn. I made this last night. Since I didn’t have a 10 inch skillet that is oven safe, I decided to use a 9×13 glass baking dish, and increased the recipe by 50 %, using 2 eggs. I also added 1/2 cup of chopped pecans. And baked it for 25 minutes. Nicely browned and delicious. It’s a bit crumbly and I am wondering if another egg would help. But over all, very good! A keeper.
My Pinterest board has a lot of your recipes on it 🙂
Jodi says
Just made this. Absolute best grain free sugar-free chocolate chip cookie so far! Love!!!
Mindy says
Hi Carolyn, I’m probably going to drive you nuts with questions! Do you use Bob’s shredded coconut? I have a bag from the holidays that was an accidental purchase and I think I now have a good use for it! it doesn’t say fine but sure looks like it.Can any coconut oil be used? and do you melt it before mixing or just put it in its firm form?( I’m fairly new to cooking with it) also, what would be the difference in using or not using molasses? I think I’ve seen that option in other recipes. Thank you !
Carolyn says
I don’t have Bob’s shredded coconut right now but I have used it and that’s fine. As long as it’s not big flakes, you’re good to go. I don’t melt the coconut oil, I just beat it with the butter and sweetener. And any coconut oil can be used but virgin coconut oil is best. Molasses helps give it a bit of brown sugar appearance and flavour but you can skip it if you want.
luvchocolatecookies!! says
This cookie is AMAZING! Half of my family dislikes anything coconut, but when they tasted this they LOVED it! I want to make this every night! Awesome recipe!! Thank-you sooo much!
Carolyn says
Thanks, so glad you liked it!
jlw says
These cookies are AMAZING! I made mine in a pie plate, because our cast iron skillet has permanent cajun spices clinging to it! Also, after a couple of days, I froze the leftovers and these taste just like chocolate chip cookie dough if you eat them right out of the freezer! Yum. Thanks for this recipe!
Rachel says
I don’t even have to get on pinterest to know what you are talking about. There is a dessert contest every year at work around Christmas time, and one girl always wins first place in every category with her delicious AND beautiful desserts. I just come with delicious food. Last year your brownie cheesecake got me second place. I think this recipe is a great candidate for this year’s contest.
Sandy says
Just made this and it is amazing! So tasty and not hard to make… perfect! Thank you!
Sara says
SO GOOD!! This is actually one of the first low carb desserts I’ve ever made and it could easily go toe to to with its carb-laden brethren. It tastes just like an almond joy! I sweetened it with stevia since I don’t have Swerve and had more coconut flour than almond flour AND used all butter instead of coconut oil (which I also didn’t have) and it was still great. Thank you!
Carolyn says
So glad you liked it!
Libby at ditchthecarbs.com says
My friend just dropped off a batch of this for me to try. It is so delicious. I love how you can slice it up or use crumbled as a topping. Absolutely delicious . Xxx
Rachel says
Delicious! Have made them twice now. 1st time in an 8 inch cast iron skillet- that came out a little too gooey-I should have cooked longer. 2nd time in a 9 inch pyrex baking dish. , and it was just the right amount of gooey. My only dislike is that these cookies destroy my self control and I eat half the pan in one night. Will have to make them again when I have an event to take them to so I am forced to share.
Carolyn says
You should have seen when I made it for my birthday. I just put the whole pan in the middle of the table and my kids barely let me get a spoon into it!
Sarah says
This dish looks delish! Have you tried subbing nut butter or coconut butter for butter? I think I will try it :)!
Carolyn says
Sure, I think that would work. Might not be quite as gooey.
Olga says
Hi Carolyn,
Do you think this recipe would work in divided into two 8 inch iron skillets?? Or would I have to add more coconut and almond flour to prevent the cookies from being too thin? Thanks- Olga
Carolyn says
I think it might be a little on the thin side but as long as you didn’t bake it as long, it would probably be great!
Olga says
okay- thanks!
Ed says
Carolyn
Can I use hazelnut flour instead?
Thank you
Carolyn says
Probably, but hazelnut flour is not typically as finely ground as almond flour so there may be some seepage of the fats out of the cookie.
Sandy says
I have made this several times and it is amazing! I’d love a one-serving “mug” version!
Laurie says
For anyone who wants to try Carolyn’s awesome recipe without shredded coconut or in a 12 inch skillet, I did both very successfully. I used half almond flour and half golden flax meal to replace the shredded coconut, and it worked great. I also made it in a 12 inch skillet by increasing the ingredient amounts by half and baking it about 5 minutes longer. It does look really raw in the middle when you take it out of the oven, mine was jiggly in the center, but once you let it cool for while, it is perfect!
Carolyn says
Great tips, thanks for sharing!
Wenchypoo says
Has anyone had luck getting this out of the skillet by slicing it like a pie, then using a pie server to lift the wedges out of the pan?
Carolyn says
You can do that, but you have to let it cool completely first, which kind of kills the gooey-ness.
Julie says
I cannot wait to try this, Carolyn, which I will do once I finish a custard I made 1 week ago. Seeing how I’ve rarely met a home-baked cookie I’ve ever met, I’m certain I’ll join the throng singing your praises over this recipe! Now comes my request … do you have a recipe that resembles the old-fashioned Peanut Butter cookie?
Karin says
Made this today, baked in a 8×8 metal pan instead, same baking time, cooled completely, they sliced into clean bar cookies. Delicious, thanks for the recipe!
Rise Ruhl says
My new favorite! I cut them up and freeze them. Then take one in my lunch every day. Otherwise I would just devour the whole thing at once!
Christina says
I was wondering if you could sub THM Sweet Blend for the Swerve and if so how much? I have never used Swerve before.
Carolyn says
I believe you can, but I have never used THM sweeteners so I can’t be sure how much. But there is a conversion chart here: http://store.trimhealthymama.com/product-p/1085-455175150.htm
Ryanna says
I have to say, my husband and I have made this a few times now and it is delicious! I don’t use no calorie sweeteners, but subbed coconut sugar and it worked perfectly! Thank you! I’m planning to try a dairy free version, subbing palm shortening for the butter, so that my daughter can have it too. Thanks for a quick, yummy dessert!
Carolyn says
I have done the regular chocolate chip cookies, that this recipe is based on, with coconut oil, and it works well. So I think the palm shortening would definitely work.
Mary says
This is excellent. I used Whey Low Type D sugar and Lily’s choc chips. It was a big hit. Thanks for all your hard work!
Vicky says
Made this tonite- delicious! I halved the recipe successfully, using a full egg. As I always do , i replaced half the Swerve with Splenda. Only had large flaked coconut so ground it a bit in my coffee bean grinder. Used Yacon syrup instead of molasses. Thanks for a perfect recipe, Carolyn!
Nita says
I found 6″ cast iron skillets at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Can I say they are so cute!!
KELLY says
I had to stop at eating almost half. I used a cast iron but think I will use a rectangular pan for easy squares to freeze next time. I used Hershey sugar free chips as that’s all I had on hand. My 7 year old loved it. I think next time I will substitute chocolate chips for cinnamon to make a snickerdoodle type cookie. Awesome thanks!
Annie says
These are amazing!!!! It was hard not to eat the whole pan.
Carol says
Carolyn, would u have a source for bulk almond flour ? I have been buying it at our local food Co op and it is pretty spendy. Thought u might have some information on a good source . Thanks for all the great recp .
Carolyn says
NO, sadly I buy mine at retail price. Costco is pretty good with Honeyville, it’s a little less expensive.
Jean says
I bought some at Costco. They don’t always have it but it’s priced really well.
Thank you for this great recipe. I make them in a rectangular pan and keep them in the freezer. When I’m tempted…I have one of these instead. Delicious.
Kat says
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pam says
WOW!!!! these were delish, this recipie rocks, thank you for your wonderful site
Tish says
Can you recommend an alternative to almond flour (my son is allergic)?
Also can you recommend an alternative sweetener? My ND suggested I stay away from Swerve because it is an Oligosaccharides.
Carolyn says
You could try hazelnut meal or sunflower seed flour. But I am unclear on what the problem with Swerve is. First of all, it’s mostly erythritol. That is the main ingredient. Second of all, oligosaccharides are simply a sweet tasting pre-biotic fiber (similar to insulin) so I am not sure what the problem is there.
Jeanne Calvert says
Hi Carolyn!
It is because oligosaccharides are a FODMAP and many people have been told to eliminate them for a time due to IBS or fructose malabsorption issues. (I’m a clinical nutritionist and RN, in private practice)
Jeanne Calvert says
Oh! This recipe ROCKS!
Kirsten says
This is the best low-carb chocolate chip cookie ever!!!! LOVE the coconut!
Carolyn says
Glad you liked it!
Karen Anthony says
Thanks again for a great recipe. I used this to fight off a wicked sugar craving, it did the trick! Nothing like a good for you cookie. Thanks again. Karen
BDC says
Quick question, if I wanted to make it a Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie, how can I do it and how much pumpkin?
Carolyn says
I am not sure, I haven’t done it myself. I might simply replace half the butter with some pumpkin. But it’s a lot of moisture so I am not sure what the result will be.
BDC says
Thanks! Last question, what if I wanted to make a peanut butter skillet cookie? Think 1/2 cup of pub should work?
Carolyn says
Sounds about right.
BDC says
If I didn’t want to do shredded coconut, can I use coconut flour or more almond flour instead?
Carolyn says
Use more almond flour.
Jan says
My husband bought me a 10 inch cast iron skillet tonight! Guess he wants this! The biggest problem I can see is it serves 10 which means I’ll struggle not to eat it all!!!!!!!! 🙂
Kenna says
With vision challenges your lettering in the video can’t be seen. Why is almost everything these days so light, pale in color. Makes it very difficult for many of us who are trying to read it or watch it. I can’t even see this lettering as I type because it is so light. Sorry for any mess ups I might have.
Thank you for listening.
Carolyn says
Sorry about that and I will definitely take that into consideration!
Cathy says
Great video and marvelous cookie Carolyn. This is one of my favorites so far. I made my second one last week. No skillet but my deep dish pie plate works fine.
Carolyn says
Thanks, Cathy!
Kim Wright says
My daughter and I made this last weekend and absolutely loved it! Any suggestions on making it a peanut butter and chocolate chip cookie? We are planning to try that this weekend. Thanks for the great recipes!
Carolyn says
I am thinking of trying the peanut butter thing but haven’t had a chance yet!
Sandra Rodriguez says
HI, I dont know if anyone asked this, but is the Yakon Syrup counted in the carbs? if so, how much is the carb count if you leave it out?
Carolyn says
yes, it’s counted and leaving it out will save you a little less than 1g of carbs per serving.
vmm says
so, just curious before making yet another keto chocolate chip cookie…are these CHEWY? I need chewy to want to even eat a cookie:) the shortbread style or cakey ones just don’t even tempt me…which is good but chocolate chip cookies were my fave dessert so I’d like to find one. if not super chewy, any recommendations? I haven’t bought a brown sugar sub and maybe that’s my only problem? is that the purpose the syrup serves or just color as it mentions in recipe?
Thanks
Carolyn says
This is not meant to be chewy, it’s meant to be gooey, like a good skillet cookie. Brown sugar subs and Yacon syrup, etc…none of it will ever behave exactly like brown sugar so. You kind of have to make your peace with that.
Vmm says
Ugh, thanks for the response and explanation(I didn’t know that gooey was expected in a skillet cookie… I’m not sure that peace will come but until then, I’ll enjoy the gooey 😉
Kati says
Delicious!
Have made it several times in the last few weeks.
I did add two spoonfuls of organic peanut butter and love the addition of it
I sweeten with monk fruit and use just under 1T.
Lisa says
Carolyn, Carolyn, Carolyn. You rock my world with your delicious recipes. Just made this tonight thinking “this will never work.” Ahhhhhmmmmaaaazing!!!!! My daughter is giving me your cookbook for my birthday in 11 days. Sooooooo excited!!!!!
Carolyn says
Glad it worked AND glad you will get my book! 😉
Kay says
I made this in a 9×13 glass pan. It was incredible! I also used no coconut, more a. flour and truvia. It was what I had so there..it came out amazingly wonderful! Thank you
Bethany says
If we don’t have the Yakan syrup should we increase the Swerve sweetener? If so, how much do you recommend? Thanks!
Carolyn says
No need to increase…Yacon is really more for flavour and colour.
Dawn says
I just made this. I really liked the taste. I am trying to figure out what happened. It wasn’t gooey. It fell apart. I know that you said that it won’t stay intact if you eat it hot. But it wan’t gooey at all–more like a crumble. Now, my family loved it that way with their ice cream. I didn’t have any on plan ice cream and just wanted the cookie. I know you can’t tell me what we did wrong. The only thing I could think was that we cooked it too long. Any thoughts?
Carolyn says
Tell me what brand of almond flour you used. That’s often the culprit.
Dawn says
It was Super Fine from Nuts.com. The coconut was from Bob’s Red Mill.
Jeanne says
I just took them out of the over. Oh baby are they good. I made half a batch but will surely make the whole batch next time around. They remind me of Magic Bars. I did add some chopped Pecans because I’m crazy about N U T S!
Thanks for another great recipe!
Sandee Wichkoski says
This is great! I didn’t have the Yacon Syrup so I used sugar free maple syrup. Will make this again!!
Jessica Solano says
Hi Carolyn!!
I love your ketothusiasm!! Your recipes make me happy! One question on this recipe. Do you have to use the Yacon Syrup? If you do have to use it, and I am unable to find it, what would be a good substitute? Many thanks!
Carolyn says
You don’t have to. It’s really more to add brown sugar flavor. You could use a tsp of molasses if you want that…
Jessica Solano says
Great! Thank you so much!
Esther R. says
A whole cookie in a skillet. Everybody loved it .
Betsy Ferlaino says
I almost cried the first time I made these, I was so happy. I really missed chocolate chip cookies- not any more. I wrap the extra slices and store them in the freezer.
Danielle says
Sooooo, I made this last night, and I am almost speechless! This tasted just like — if not better— than the skillet cookies at *insert your favorite sugar/carb-filled chain* restaurant. I, like others, just used all almond flour, added sukrin gold in place of the yacon syrup, and instead of Lily’s chips, I chopped up a salted almond milk chocolate bar of theirs. This recipe is a certified winner, and is officially my new favorite dessert. Thank you so much for this great recipe!!
Holly Hanoyan says
Amazing- added scoop of beef gelatin and a scoop of collagen protein. Also used a springform pan. I glazed the cool “cookie cake” with a mix of melted sugar- free chocolate and heavy cream.
Carolyn says
Sounds heavenly.
Katie says
Head to Cracker Barrel restaurant Gift Shop for all sizes/shapes of cast iron pans, even mini ones!
Liz says
I’ve found MY birthday treat! I need to get my sugars regulated, so this is perfect.
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
I love skillet cookies! They always seem so much more decadent and heavenly! This is SO good!
Erin says
Seriously so good, my ultimate weakness!
Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish says
Love a skillet cookie! I’m gonna have to try your version, Carolyn.
Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says
I could eat this whole thing myself in about three seconds. Sooooo good!
Andrea says
This looks amazing! Can it be cut into wedges and lifted from the skillet or does it have to be eaten as a communal dish? (Wouldn’t be the first time for my family, but not always the perfect presentation for when we have guests!)
Carolyn says
It can be cut into wedges but you have to let it cool completely first.
Aurora says
Is there something else I can use instead of the Yacon sweetner?
Carolyn says
Just skip it.
Luis Cotto says
Hi! I just tried this today. Changed the coconut flour for almond. Added 1/4 cup extra swerve for my preferred sweetness. Baked it on a 8″ skillet and took around 30 minuts @ 325F. Still, would have wanted it to be more “crunchier”. If you like it gooey, this way I made it, is the way to go!!! Thanks for sharing!
Shirley says
Love the skillet cookie but Carolyn, now that Swerve has brown sugar, how could we use it in this recipe rather than Yacon syrup? Will it be as good?
Carolyn says
You bet! Darn it, the keto landscape keeps changing, making my videos obsolete! 😉
Julie says
Hi!
I’ve not made this yet but just have a few questions. I searched through the comments to try to avoid duplication of something already asked, so I apologize if I missed it.
Have you tried with Sukrin Gold or something like a brown sugar sub? Just thinking of what I have in the pantry now and I don’t have Yukon syrup but I do have Sukrin Gold.
Got some small “skookie” skillets for Christmas that came with a mix. My bf will have the mix but naturally I want to make my own.
Thanks!
Carolyn says
Should work fine.
Danielle says
Hello, so my daughter and I really don’t like shredded coconut! We don’t like the texture in are mouth. Can you actually taste the shredded coconut when bitting into these cookies?
Carolyn says
No, it’s more for the chewiness factor. But you can use more almond flour instead.
Almeda Harris says
In your Skillet chocolate chip cookie recipe it calls for shredded coconut or more almond flour but it does not indicate how much more almond flour, can you help?
Carolyn says
Same amount, that’s why it doesn’t say a different amount.
Lisa says
The skillet cookie is absolutely delicious! I would definitely suggest under-baking it so it stays gooey!
Lyne Gagne says
This is amazing thank you xox
Andrea says
Is there anything I can I substitute for Yacon syrup? Thx!
Carolyn says
You can skip it or use molasses. Or, if you have a brown sugar substitute like Swerve Brown, you can just use that for all the sweetener!
Kari says
I am very excited to make this but just had a few questions. I have a 85% cacao dark chocolate bar and was wondering if that would work instead of lilys. The taste isn’t as sweet as I hoped but just curious if it will still be sweet in the recipe. Also I was planning on making this one day ahead of time, do you have any tips on that? Should I store it in the fridge in the mean time and possibly heat it a little before serving to still get the gooeyness? Thanks for the recipe!!
Carolyn says
Yes, you can definitely use that. Don’t store in the fridge, it will become tough. Wrap tightly in foil and store on the counter for a day, then warm gently in the oven prior to serving.
Julie says
Any alternative to the syrup? Thanks!
Carolyn says
Use Swerve Brown sugar!
Megan says
This was yummy! I was unsure of whether to use shredded coconut (as the recipe says) or coconut flour— because that’s what appeared to be used in the video. Needless to say, I used the shredded coconut, and thought it gave the cookie nice flavor/texture. Thank you for all your delicious recipes, my family and I love them!
Carolyn says
No coconut flour was used in the video, it was shredded coconut.
patti says
Hello! I have a question! Is liquid Stevia the same as the Yacon syrup?
Carolyn says
No… but you don’t need Yacon if you can get a brown sugar replacement like Brown Swerve.
Judy says
Hi Carolyn, I really want to make this, but don’t have a 10” cast iron pan. I have every other pan in the world! So should I use a 12” cast iron, 6” cast iron (and freeze some dough for next time? I probably also have every cake and, tart, and soringform pan size. So what to use?
2. I’ve been on low carb for a year. Your recipes are awesome. I’m vegetarian, and also trying to keep lower fat. Which of your baking books do you recommend as my first purchase? I’m realizing it’s time to reduce my pretty cake decorating books and get something I can actually use.
Thank you.
Kim says
I made this for the second time. First time it was perfect. This time it was a crumbly mess. What did I do wrong?
It is the best tasting cookie though!
Carolyn says
Over-baked? Different pan? Different sweetener?
Judy says
Hi Carolyn!
Excellent!
I got your “The Ultimate Guide to Keto Baking” book on Friday. Honestly, I kept running to the door to look through the peephole every time Ring detected a person— just in case the cookbook came early.
When it finally arrived, I was like Steve Martin in “The Jerk”—jumping around and so happy!! The postal carrier just smiled as she drove away.
I looked through the recipes yesterday, when I came upon the version of this cookie in the cookbook. I remember when you posted it, and I put it in my “queue” to make it. Honestly, the recipes are like shiny new toys—I am a kid and sees a new one and forgets about the ones. Probably why I gave 200 recipes to in line to try!
Next is actually reading the beginning. Or making the bagels?— another new toy. I love that your recipe doesn’t add cream cheese . I’ve made several fathead dough recipes, and I like it without cream cheese.
You are in the “Baking Goddess” category with Paola!