If you lived with me, you’d know that I almost always have to end each meal (or the night) with a little something sweet. I have a feeling that we’re very similar in our fondness for better-for-you treats, am I right?!
All I know is that I can’t feel confident and slam down an extra large blizzard or cherry dipped cone all the time.
I’m also sensing that I might be craving DQ here. Haven’t had a Dilly in wayyyy too long.
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In all seriousness, I want to be able to enjoy something sweet without feeling like I overindulged. With that being said, I also appreciate sweets that contain nutritional benefits like fiber, protein, omega-3s, and most importantly, REAL ingredients that we can all recognize and pronounce. Of course I love a good DQ cone every now and then but for the most part I’m enjoying a square or two of dark chocolate. Or these chickpea blondies. Or even these EPIC avocado black bean brownies!
My latest obsession: This skillet. I know there are quite a few of you who are in love with peanut butter and this skillet was made just for you. It’s easy to make, full of peanut butter flavor and somehow tastes like a cross between a blondie, cookie and cake. Basically scrape-the-pan-for-all-those-little-crumbs worthy.
What’s in this peanut butter cookie skillet?
Simple ingredients like peanut butter, maple syrup, eggs, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips. It’s flourless, gluten free, and full of good for you fats & protein. A slice of this paired with a glass of almond milk is absolute 7pm heaven.
Can this be made without a skillet?
Don’t worry about baking it in a skillet or anything. It just makes you seem a little fancy. If you’re at home with boo, I suggest just baking it in a 8×8 inch pan and digging in!
See how to make the peanut butter chocolate chip skillet:
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5-Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet + video!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups natural drippy peanut butter*
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- Optional:
- Extra peanut butter for drizzling on top
- Coarse Sea salt, if you like sweet and salty
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, mix together, peanut butter, maple syrup, eggs and baking soda until smooth and well combined. Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a tablespoon or two for sprinkling on top.
- Pour batter into a 9-inch greased skillet and smooth the top. Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top. Bake for 18-24 minutes, or until edges turn slightly golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool before cutting into slices.
- Best served with ice cream or a drizzle of extra peanut butter on top and a little sea salt (Trust me, it's good!).
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Recipe: Monique Volz // Photography: Sarah Fennel
This was amazing! Have to admit I was skeptical but it was delicious and huge hit for my husband’s birthday. No one could believe it was flourless. So so easy to make
So glad he loved it!
I typically make a delicious cookie version of this recipe (close to it) and was excited for this recipe. These were nothing like the cookies I normally bake. Disappointing dessert for my father-in-law’s birthday.
Delicious! Recipe is super easy and quick to make. Very simple but so tasty!
THIS is simply amazing and as a person who is wheat intolerant (thank goodness not gluten) who loves
PB (chunky) and CC (semi sweet)
Can I use agave or must it be maple syrup?
Hi! I’d recommend sticking with maple syrup for the best flavor 🙂 agave can be a bit too sweet!
Thanks for sharing this Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet recipe , will love to share with us .
HI! It was supper easy to make and delicious! Just one question, how can it be stored? And for how long?
Thank you!
Feel free to keep it covered at room temp for up to 4-5 days 🙂 It also freezes well!
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Yes! I will def be making something very similar very soon!
Ok I kinda did something similar for my man. I was inspired by a very unhealthy skillet style dessert casserole yet hacked it with healthier ingredients. Isn’t that what it’s all about anyway?!
This was yummy and love the no sugar! Thank you!
Yum!
Can this be made ahead of time and frozen?
Just made this!!! I was so surprised at how great the texture is for how minimal the ingredients are. I did use honey which tastes great , but will definitely use maple syrup next time because I think it will add that little extra sweetness. Either way, these are AWESOME!!!!
Nice recipe! what’s a healthier alternative to the maple syrup?
Maple syrup is pretty healthy when you compare it to other sweeteners out there. You could also try coconut palm syrup.
Can I replace the eggs with applesauce? If so how much?
No, but you could try a flax egg!
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Love skillet cookies and this one looks fantastic! I love when I can enjoy sweet treats in a healthier way.
I’m craving this giant cookie!! Love that it’s made with minimal & healthy ingredients!
Super yumness and I love the video!
My husband would love this! A good skillet cookie is where it’s at!
OMG this is so dreamy. Definitely trying it with flax eggs!!! A cookie the size of my face is exactly what I need. 🙂
I couldn’t agree more with you about needing something sweet every night after dinner! And I LOVE feeling like I’m indulging while nourishing my body with good foods! 🙂 This WILL be made in my house this week for sure.
My husband LOVES peanut butter, so I know this will be right up his alley! I will have to make this for him tonight as a little apology that I will be taking over the TV to watch the Bachelor finale…
XO – Sarah
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I went to DQ everyday after gymnastics practice when I was younger, no joke! Those bustard bars had my heart! But this skillet is the way to my heart now! Give me all the drippy peanut butter and chocolate chips and Im a happy camper!
Monique, you know the way to my heart.
I was hunting down this recipe as soon as I found the video. I was all like: “WHERE IS IT?!?!” LOL!
So glad you finally posted the recipe with the measurements–I’ve been looking to try it because it looks so so good!
Yum! I just made a cookie cake similar to this over the weekend and it is so so good!
Butterscotch Dilly’s were my favorite as a kid! It was a treat my grandmother would always take me out for when I visited her. Did you know tomorrow you can get a free small cone at DQ? Just sayin’!
Lusssshhhhh! I make your chickpea blondies ALL the time for their guilt-free, sweetness… can’t wait to try this giant cookie 🙂
Yasssss DQ. My boyfriend worked there all through high school and that was so dangerous…but so worth it! 🙂 I love the simplicity of this recipe too; one bowl, one skillet, and boom! Pure bliss. Thanks for sharing Monique <3