Cast Iron Chocolate Chip Cookie (Healthy, Easy)

This cast iron chocolate chip cookie is soft, gooey and chocolatey. It is made from almond flour and a few other wholesome ingredients you probably have on hand.

What is a cast iron chocolate chip cookie?

If you’ve never had a cookie skillet before, it is simply a cookie made in a cast iron skillet. How could you say no to a large, skillet sized almond flour chocolate chip cookie?

This recipe is made in a 10 inch cast iron skillet. I bought this pre seasoned skillet from Amazon.

Almond flour chocolate chip cookie

I love using almond flour in baked goods because it is made with one ingredient, ground almonds! It is lower in carbohydrates and higher in fat content than traditional flour but it also has many other nutrients and vitamins! 

The texture of this almond flour cookie is just amazing. Using blanched, finely ground almond flour is key in this recipe. You want the almond flour to be finely ground (not grainy) otherwise your baked goods will be gritty or mealy. Blanched almond flour is made from almonds with skins removed so it is much finer. That is why I love this kind from Amazon.

Why you’ll love this almond flour cookie

Here’s why you’ll love this almond flour cookie:

• Firstly, this almond flour cookie is gluten free!

• Also, it can be made in one bowl.

• This recipe is made with wholesome ingredients.

• Cast iron chocolate chip cookies are perfect for sharing!

• Lastly, this recipe is freezer friendly.

Ingredients you’ll need to make this cookie skillet

I love this cookie skillet because it is made with wholesome ingredients, yet it still tastes delicious. That’s a win-win in my book! You will need the below ingredients to make this cookie skillet.

Firstly, almond flour is the main flour in this recipe. Finely ground, blanched almond flour works best.

Baking soda is the leavening agent used and helps puff up this cookie skillet

A pinch of salt enhances the flavor.

Eggs act as the binding agent in this recipe. They help hold everything together!

Almond butter gives this cookie a chewy and moist texture.

Coconut sugar and maple syrup add an all natural sweetness. Sugar also helps add structure! The combination of coconut sugar and maple syrup adds chewiness to this cookie skillet.

Lastly, vanilla helps enhance the flavor of this cookie skillet.

How to make this cast iron chocolate chip cookie?

Now you’re probably thinking, how do I make this cookie skillet? Just follow the outlined steps below!

Preheat your oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and get your 10 inch cast iron skillet. If your cast iron isn’t seasoned, grease it with some butter or light oil.

Combine the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk the egg, egg yolk, almond butter, coconut sugar, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined and smooth.

Add the dry ingredients. Now fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture: almond flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined and then fold in the chocolate chips.

Add to the skillet. Pour the batter into the skillet in an even layer. Top with more chocolate chips!

Finally, bake! Bake for 25-28 minutes. Enjoy!

Healthy chocolate chip cookie

What makes this almond flour cookie healthy?

Firstly, this cookie is made with almond flour. Almond flour has no added extra ingredients and is loaded with vitamins and minerals that can contribute to your overall health.

Secondly, this skillet cookie is sweetened with both coconut sugar and maple syrup. They are both all natural, plant based sweeteners. While both of these sweeteners are still added sugar, you can feel better about adding these to your baked goods rather than processed sugars.

Thirdly, this cast iron chocolate chip cookie uses almond butter as the baking fat. Almond butter is high in monounsaturated fats. Monounsaturated fats can help aid in one’s overall health. Good fats come mainly come from vegetables, fish, nuts (almonds) and seeds!

Tips for making this cast iron chocolate chip cookie

Follow the below suggestions to make the best cast iron chocolate chip cookie!

• If you are going cut this cookie skillet into slices, let it cool slightly before slicing.

• Top this cookie with more chocolate chips for extra chocolate goodness.

• Serve this almond flour cookie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

• Make sure you use creamy, smooth almond butter. Chunky almond butter will mess with the integrity of this cookie.

Different variations for this almond flour cookie

This cookie skillet is so versatile!

If you don’t have chocolate chips or simply want to switch things up, try some of these variations:

• Cake Batter Cookie Skillet: Instead of chocolate chips and vanilla extract, add 1/2 cup of sprinkles and 1 teaspoon of almond extract to make a cake batter cookie skillet!
• M&M Cookie Skillet: Mix in 1/2 to 1 cup of m&ms or other chocolate candies.
• Peanut Butter Cup: Use 2/3 cups of creamy peanut butter instead of almond butter, and stir in mini peanut butter cups instead of chocolate chips.
• Cinnamon Raisin: Add a teaspoon of cinnamon and a cup of raisins for a cinnamon raisin cookie skillet.

More recipe inspiration

Are you looking for some more almond flour cookie recipes? Certainly give these a try:

Chewy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Paleo Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

Almond Flour Cookie Bars

Double Chocolate Coconut Oil Sea Salt Cookies

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