Yes, you are looking at an enormous cookie full of white chocolate chewy bits and caramel, all made in a pan. Fancy a piece? I dare you.
Since I discovered this gem of a recipe a few months ago, each time our friend (and their kiddos) come over they beg for it. It’s one of the most popular recipes I use because of the way it’s made.
I’ve tried about four different variations so far, you can experiment with all kinds of sweets from dark chocolate to m&m’s or even butter scotch. But for this recipe, I went with a white chocolate/caramel mix, which is Balazs’ favourite. Each time I make this cookie, I feel like a kid playing in her toy-kitchen.
The trick is to not over-sweeten it. So depending on what candy-mix you use, try to balance it out by adding less or more brown sugar to the dough. You can also serve it with cranberry sauce which gives it a wonderful balance between sweet and sour. The whole making process, including baking in the oven tops half an hour and it’s very easy. One pan will give you about six generous portions.
Believe me, even if you are not big on cookies, you will love this one. The chewy-warm texture of it makes for a perfect finish to a successful evening. Enjoy!
P.S: And for that one night you can forget about calories…It’s so worth every single one of them.
PrintOne-pan Caramel and White Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
This one-pan skillet cookie is loaded with chewy white chocolate and caramel chunks, making it a delightful treat that’s simple to prepare and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 stick (or 4 ounces or 8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (or 5 1/2 ounces or 150 grams) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chunks
- 1 cup caramel pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 176°C).
- Melt the butter in a 9-inch cast iron skillet over low heat.
- Once the butter is melted, stir in the brown sugar and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and even.
- Remove the skillet from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Stir in the egg until fully incorporated.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chunks and caramel pieces evenly throughout the dough.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still soft.
- Allow the cookie to cool slightly before serving warm, directly from the skillet.
Notes
You can experiment with different candy mixes like dark chocolate or M&M’s. Adjust the brown sugar based on the sweetness of your candy mix. Serve with cranberry sauce for a sweet and sour balance. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 50
Caramel and white chocolate? and it’s not that sweet? I’ll take your word for it, it looks verrrryyyyy tempting!
I will miss getting small portions of the cookie mix, making small balls, flattening them…But I don’t mind going big sometime.
White chocolate is a treat I won’t miss, won’t let this pass…
That’s great Anna. Hope you will enjoy it:)
I’m big on cookies, and big on one pot cooking – so this recipe is absolutely a keeper for me!
Fantastic, Pastry Chef:)
this is so interesting, what a great idea :)
Thank you, Tamara:)
It looks delicious! I love anything with white chocolate.
Monica, glad you like it:)