Peanut Butter S’mores Cookie Skillet (gluten-free!)

I made you the DESSERT OF SUMMER. All caps required as a result of, I imply, simply look it. She’s magnificence and he or she’s grace.

My model new s’mores cookie skillet is baked with creamy peanut butter, chewy oats, ooey-gooey marshmallows, and loads of melty darkish chocolate. I’ve made some unbelievable cookie skillets prior to now couple of years (yummy butterscotch and a traditional cookie taste) however this one would possibly simply be my new fav.

This twist on a summer time traditional was impressed by my reader favourite, Ooey-Gooey Tahini S’mores Bars. I needed to infuse peanut butter taste to kick it up a notch and all I can say is WOW. Bake it into bars in case you’d like, scoop ice cream on prime — greatest loved with family members on lovely summer time nights!

Every thing you’ll have to make this s’mores cookie skillet

This peanut butter s’mores skillet cookie is SO straightforward to make with easy components. Right here’s what you’ll have to make it:

• Brown sugar: as at all times, I like to make use of darkish brown sugar for that wealthy, molasses taste.
• Peanut butter: be sure you use pure, creamy peanut butter made with simply peanuts and salt.
• Eggs: you’ll want 2 eggs to assist the cookie skillet bake up correctly.
• Coconut oil: somewhat melted coconut oil give the cookie moisture.
• Almond flour: high-quality, blanched almond flour retains the cookie skillet gluten-free whereas additionally giving it that fudgy texture because of the pure fats.
• Oats: is there something higher than oatmeal in cookies? Rolled oats add a beautiful chewy texture to the skillet cookie.
• Baking staples: don’t overlook the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt.
• Combine-ins: right here’s the place issues get enjoyable. We’re including darkish chocolate (both chips or chunks from chocolate bars), mini marshmallows, and actual graham crackers for that true s’mores taste. I like utilizing ghirardelli chocolate bars.

Components swapping: do’s and don’ts

I at all times suggest following the recipe precisely so that you simply get the proper outcome each time. There are a couple of concerns and swaps you possibly can and can’t make, plus one’s you possibly can strive on this s’mores cookie skillet:

• For the brown sugar: be at liberty to make use of coconut sugar instead of the darkish brown sugar.
• For the coconut oil: you would additionally use butter (brown butter can be wonderful) or vegan butter.
• For the eggs: I’ve not examined this recipe utilizing an egg substitute, however in case you strive it, I recommend testing it withe 2 flax eggs. Let me know the way it goes within the feedback! Alternatively, you possibly can strive my vegan cookie skillet.
• For the almond flour: I can not suggest an alternative to the almond flour on this recipe as a result of it should enormously change the feel and taste.

Easy methods to hold it gluten-free and dairy-free

As I discussed, this cookie skillet can simply be made each gluten-free and dairy-free! Right here’s how:

S’mores cookie skillet in 5 steps

1. Combine the moist components. Combine collectively the sugar, peanut butter, and eggs till easy, then stir within the coconut oil and vanilla till fully blended in.
2. Add the dry components. Combine in all your dry components till your cookie dough types.
3. Add the mix-ins & bake. Fold in half of the chocolate chunks or chips, then add the dough to a ready skillet. Sprinkle with the remainder of the chocolate, then press within the mini marshmallows and graham crackers and bake it up.
4. Cool, prime & devour. Let the cookie skillet cool earlier than topping with vanilla ice cream (in case you’d like) and digging in!

Tip for baking with marshmallows

Have you ever ever baked with marshmallows and located that they simply change into one large, gooey blob? I like to recommend freezing the mini marshmallows for half-hour earlier than including them to your skillet cookie in order that they maintain their form whereas baking.

Flip it into s’mores peanut butter cookie bars

If you happen to don’t have a big skillet (or don’t wish to make a skillet cookie) you possibly can simply make peanut butter s’mores cookie bars:

1. Add the dough to a 9×9 or 8×8 inch pan lined with parchment paper, add the toppings, and bake for 25-35 minutes or till simply barely golden brown alongside the perimeters.
2. As soon as achieved baking, cool for 15-20 minutes earlier than slicing into bars.

Storing suggestions

Retailer the s’mores peanut butter cookie skillet coated at room temperature for as much as 5 days. If you need a fudge-like consistency, retailer it within the fridge.

Freeze it for later

1. Freeze the dough. I’d suggest dividing up the skillet cookie dough (with out the marshmallows or graham crackers) into 3-4 smaller dough balls for simple storing. Switch the dough balls to a number of reusable freezer-safe luggage or containers for as much as 3 months. When able to bake, merely thaw out the dough, press it into your ready skillet, add the marshmallows and graham crackers, and bake as directed. You’ll possible simply want so as to add a couple of further minutes of baking time!
2. Freeze the baked skillet cookie. Look forward to the s’mores skillet cookie to chill fully, then I’d suggest slicing it into 12-16 particular person bars. Switch the bars to a reusable freezer-safe bag or container lined with wax or parchment paper. As soon as able to eat, merely thaw out at room temperature and luxuriate in. You probably have house in your freezer you too can wrap your complete skillet in tinfoil and place it within the freezer. Thaw the skillet at room temp and serve!

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I hope you’re keen on this s’mores peanut butter cookie skillet! If you happen to make it be sure you go away a remark and a score so I understand how you appreciated it. Get pleasure from, xo!