Gluten Free Caramel Pretzel Skillet Cookie

This gluten free caramel pretzel skillet cookie brings all the nostalgia of a giant cookie at the mall. Add scoops of ice cream and dig in!

recipe originally published July 3, 2012

 

 

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Why you'll love this gluten free skillet cookie

This gluten free skillet cookie brings all the nostalgia of a giant mall cookie of our youth. The big cookie with frosting was a must for every visit to the mall with friends on the weekends or after school.

I first made this instead of a birthday cake for Jason years ago, at his request. I still make this for his birthday every so often, and any other time we're needing a vehicle for melting ice cream. Here's why you'll also love this giant cookie.

• Flavor: This has all the iconic flavor of a chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven: melty chocolate, buttery vanilla cookie, and flaky sea salt to enhance the flavors. Salty pretzels and rich caramel elevates this gluten free skillet cookie to a new level.
• Texture: This skillet cookie is perfectly chewy with a crispy top, and luxuriously melty pockets of chocolate and caramel. Add scoops of vanilla bean ice cream, everyone grab a spoon, and dig in!
• Method: Cookies in general are easy to make, but mixing in one bowl then going straight into a skillet is what makes this a quick and easy dessert. 

Another reason to love this recipe: it is both vegan and gluten free! Applesauce lets you decrease the butter / oil in this recipe, using just enough for rich flavor and texture.

 

Variations on this recipe / Ingredient substitutions

When you crave a classic chocolate chip cookie, make it into a giant cookie. Take that basic skillet cookie and add pretzels and caramel pieces like this recipe suggests.

Stir peanut butter into the batter, or swirl a sweetened peanut butter into the top before baking.

Add crunchy granola to the top, or stir in buttery toffee into the batter.

 

How long does this giant cookie last?

My rule for maximum flavor and freshness is to enjoy this recipe within three to five days. This cookie can be refrigerated or left at room temperature.

Wait until it is cooled completely, and store in a glass container with a tightly fitting lid. 

Reheating methods

This cookie is delicious even after it cools down. If you are refrigerating leftover cookie or just want leftover warm cookie with melty ice cream, there are a couple ways we do this.

• Oven: Arrange cookie pieces on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 375° F until warmed through, turning after 5-7 minutes. (If the cookie is still in the skillet, simply warm it in there. I would let the skillet come to room temperature first; let it sit out a bit so you aren't adding a cold skillet to a hot oven.)
• Air Fryer: Air fry cookie pieces at 350 °F and check after 5 minutes. Check that cookie is warmed through, and continue heating for another couple minutes as needed. 

 

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Yield: 16 servings

Gluten Free Caramel Pretzel Skillet Cookie

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This skillet cookie brings all the nostalgia of a giant cookie at the mall. Add scoops of ice cream and dig in!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ cup dairy free butter
• ¼ cup applesauce
• ½ cup of light brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup of vegan granulated sugar
• ¼ cup of dairy free milk
• 1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups gluten-free all purpose flour
• ¼ cup almond flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¾ cup of vegan chocolate chips
• ½ cup crushed pretzels
• ½ cup chopped vegan caramels

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. 
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, applesauce, both sugars, milk, and vanilla. 
3. Add the flour to the top of the wet ingredients without stirring in. To the top of the flour, add the almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Mix these into the flour first, then fold into the wet ingredients and stir until no dry flour remains. 
4. Stir in the chocolate chips, pretzels, and caramels. Transfer the dough to a 9-10 inch skillet.
5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake at 350° F for 30-35 minutes. 

Notes

Ingredient variations

When you crave a classic chocolate chip cookie, make it into a giant cookie. Take that basic skillet cookie and add pretzels and caramel pieces like this recipe suggests.

Stir peanut butter into the batter, or swirl a sweetened peanut butter into the top before baking.

Add crunchy granola to the top, or stir in buttery toffee into the batter.

How long does this giant cookie last?

My rule for maximum flavor and freshness is to enjoy this recipe within three to five days. This cookie can be refrigerated or left at room temperature.

Wait until it is cooled completely, and store in a glass container with a tightly fitting lid. 

Reheating methods

This cookie is delicious even after it cools down. If you are refrigerating leftover cookie or just want leftover warm cookie with melty ice cream, there are a couple ways we do this.

• Oven: Arrange cookie pieces on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 375° F until warmed through, turning after 5-7 minutes. (If the cookie is still in the skillet, simply warm it in there. I would let the skillet come to room temperature first; let it sit out a bit so you aren't adding a cold skillet to a hot oven.)
• Air Fryer: Air fry cookie pieces at 350 °F and check after 5 minutes. Check that cookie is warmed through, and continue heating for another couple minutes as needed. 

Why you'll love this gluten free skillet cookie

I make this any time we need a vehicle for melting ice cream. Here's why you'll also love this giant cookie.

• Flavor: This has all the iconic flavor of a chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven: melty chocolate, buttery vanilla cookie, and flaky sea salt to enhance the flavors. Salty pretzels and rich caramel elevates this gluten free skillet cookie to a new level.
• Texture: This skillet cookie is perfectly chewy with a crispy top, and luxuriously melty pockets of chocolate and caramel. Add scoops of vanilla bean ice cream, everyone grab a spoon, and dig in!
• Method: Cookies in general are easy to make, but mixing in one bowl then going straight into a skillet is what makes this a quick and easy dessert. 

Another reason to love this recipe: it is both vegan and gluten free! Applesauce lets you decrease the butter / oil in this recipe, using just enough for rich flavor and texture.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 91Total Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 174mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 3gSugar: 13gProtein: 1g

nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.

 

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