Skillet Hot Gingerbread Cookies

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Skillet Hot Gingerbread Cookies is the best thing about making cookies in a skillet is that it is so easy. These gingerbread cookies are topped with pineapple.

This skillet cookie is inspired by my recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet and if you're craving more gingerbread recipes, try making a batch of Vegan Gingerbread Cookies or some Gingerbread Whoopie Pies.

The best thing about making skillet cookies is that it is so easy! You don't have to worry about dropping individual balls of cookie dough onto a cookie sheet and hanging around the kitchen waiting to bake one sheet after the other.

Nope...none of that...you just grab your skillet and place all of the cookie dough into it and put it in the oven to bake and then you have one large delicious cookie to share.

This recipe is so easy and it will have your house smelling wonderful with the holiday season coming up very quickly then it is the perfect time for some gingerbread cookies.

This Skillet Cookie Recipe Is...

• Made from scratch 
• Warm spices 
• Made with molasses 
• Great for parties and holiday gatherings 
• Kid-friendly

Ingredients You'll Need

1. Unsalted butter - If you choose to use salted butter just omit the salt in the recipe. Either will work. You can also use sweet cream butter. 
2. All-purpose flour - Scoop and level your flour into the measuring cup, to ensure you use the proper amount of flour. 
3. Ground ginger, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon- These three spices are going to really create warm comforting spices that give you the perfect gingerbread flavor. 
4. Baking soda - The baking soda is going to be the leavening agent, which will create that fluffy soft gingerbread cookie texture. 
5. Salt - I prefer to use kosher salt to balance out the sweetness. If you choose to use salted butter, then you may opt to omit this ingredient.
6. Shortening - Make sure to use shortening not butter for this. You can find this in the baking aisle next to the oil. 
7. Sugar - The granulated sugar helps to give these cookies the perfect sweetness. 
8. Egg - Room temperature is best if possible. 
9. Molasses - The other big stand-out flavor in gingerbread is molasses. It will help bring all the spices together to create a stunning richness. 
10. Fresh pineapple - Make sure to chop the pineapple fine so that you don't have large pieces. The smaller the better for the recipe.

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient quantities and instructions.

Step By Step Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and using the softened butter, generously butter an 8-inch cast-iron skillet.

Using a small bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt, and set aside.

In a medium bowl with an electric mixer blend shortening and sugar until combined and scrape the sides of the bowl as needed. Add in the egg and molasses until combined. Mix in the flour little by little until completely combined.

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared skillet and bake until the edges are set about 15 minutes.

With a small skillet on medium-high allow the butter to melt. Add in the chopped pineapple and cook for 5 minutes until it is golden brown. Remove your skillet cookie from the oven and top it with the buttery pineapple and serve while still warm.

Another good thing about a skillet cookie is that you can serve it a la mode with your favorite ice cream and it is sure to be enjoyed by all.

Recipe Tips & Tricks

• If you do not have a skillet that is oven safe, then you can use a pie pan or even an 8x8-inch pan to replace it. The skillet offers a gorgeous presentation value but it is not a must-have item. 
• The pineapple topping is optional, but it sure does elevate the flavor of the cookie.
• Drizzle a bit of caramel on top of the warm cookie or pair it with ice cream for even more layers of flavor.
• Dark molasses is best for making gingerbread, as it provides a ton of flavor.
• You could even add ½ cup of chocolate chips for even more flavor to the gingerbread skillet cookie.
• Make sure to not overbake the cookie or it will become very dry. 
• To know your skillet cookie is done take a toothpick and stick it in the center and if it comes out clean of wet batter the cookies are done. 
• The pineapple is best served with a warm cookie fresh out of the oven. You will love the buttery flavor paired with the cookie. 

Storage

You can store these cookies at room temperature for 4 to 5 days. Now if you have the pineapple on top, then you will want to refrigerate the pineapple as it is perishable. You can eat the cookies chilled or at room temperature. 

Freezing - These cookies do freeze as well. I recommend not freezing the cookies with the pineapple on top, as the pineapple won't thaw out that great, as it will release a lot of juice and sog up the cookies. Thaw the cookie in the fridge overnight, or warm it up in the microwave. 

Recipe

Skillet Hot Gingerbread Cookies

LaKita Anderson

Skillet Hot Gingerbread Cookies-The best thing about making cookies in a skillet is that it is so easy. These gingerbread cookies are topped with pineapple.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 305 kcal

Equipment

• cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  

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• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• dash of salt
• ⅓ cup shortening
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 4 slices fresh pineapple, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and using the softened butter, generously butter an 8-inch cast-iron skillet.
• Using a small bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and set aside.
• In a medium bowl with an electric mixer blend shortening and sugar until combined and scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Add in the egg and molasses until combined. Mix in the flour little by little until completely combined.
• Spread the batter evenly into the prepared skillet and bake until the edges are set about 15 minutes.
• With a small skillet on medium-high allow the butter to melt and add in the chopped pineapple and cook 5 minutes until it is golden brown. Remove your skillet cookie from the oven and top with the buttery pineapple and serve while still warm.
• Another good thing about a skillet cookie is that you can serve it a la mode with your favorite ice cream and it is sure to be enjoyed by all.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 395mgFiber: 5gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 259IUVitamin C: 144mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

*All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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