Description

This Valentine’s Day Heart Skillet Cookie is a delightful, warm treat perfect for sharing. Baked in a heart-shaped or cast iron skillet, this cookie features a rich browned butter base mixed with brown and white sugars, white chocolate chips, Valentine’s Day-themed sprinkles, and optional M&M’s. The cookie is slightly gooey in the center, ideal for topping with vanilla ice cream for a romantic and indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

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Butter Mixture

1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Sugar

Wet Ingredients

1 large Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Dry Ingredients

1 cup + 2 Tablespoons Flour
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt (use 1/4 tsp if using salted butter)

Mix-ins and Toppings

1 cup White Chocolate Chips
Pink Jimmies Sprinkles
Valentine’s Day M&M’s (optional)
Vanilla Ice Cream (for serving)

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Instructions

Brown the Butter: Heat a heart-shaped skillet, cast iron skillet, or medium pan over medium-low heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt completely, stirring often. Watch carefully as it changes from a warm yellow to an amber yellow color, with brown bits appearing at the bottom. Remove from heat promptly to avoid over-browning.
Add Sugars: Stir in the brown sugar and sugar into the browned butter. Continue stirring until the sugars dissolve completely and the mixture is smooth. Set aside and let cool at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before proceeding.
Preheat and Combine Wet Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Once the butter and sugar mixture has slightly cooled, stir in the vanilla extract. Then add the egg and mix until fully combined.
Add Dry Ingredients and Mix-ins: Fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt carefully. Ensure the dough is not too warm at this point; if it is, allow it to cool to room temperature before adding white chocolate chips, sprinkles, and optional M&M’s. Fold these mix-ins gently into the dough.
Shape and Bake: Spread the cookie dough evenly into your 9 or 10-inch cast iron skillet. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the edges are firm but the center remains slightly gooey and underbaked, giving it that perfect warm, soft texture.
Cool and Serve: Let the skillet cookie cool for a short time. Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream for a special Valentine’s Day treat.

Notes

Use unsalted butter for better control over salt content; adjust salt accordingly.
Watch the butter closely when browning to prevent burning.
Allowing the dough to cool before adding chocolate prevents melting and preserves the texture.
For best results, use a cast iron or heavy-duty skillet that distributes heat evenly.
This cookie is best enjoyed warm and fresh, but can be refrigerated and gently reheated.