Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie. You seriously need this cookie in your life! NO mixer required. Have this on the table in under 30 minutes!
If you just watched my video on Instagram, here’s the link to the Staub 10-inch fry pan! I love It and it’s a great, essential addition to any kitchen! If you are on TikTok, the fry pan is on sale (TikTok Shop only) for $99.99 while supplies last! Check out my video there! I’m here if you have any questions!
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It’s been a while since I did a what’s going on in my life post. . and since we’re already in December, about to enter into the crazy holiday season, I thought now would be a good time to catch up on things!
To start, the girls are doing well and my youngest, Madeline, just turned 5 recently.
Madeline can read now and loves playing with her older sister, Phoebe. They spend a lot of time talking about things, dressing up, and now, reading books to each other. When they are not fighting and screaming at each other, it’s quite peaceful and lovely at home.
I can’t believe Christmas is right around the corner and then this year will be coming to an end. It’s crazy how fast this year has gone by. It’s snowed twice here in Wisconsin and it’s cold here. . which is why I just purchased this. I have to admit, I don’t like the cold weather but it’s so fun to see the snow outside. Ask me again how I feel in February and it will be a different story.
We’re going to renovate our kitchen! The photo above is my dream kitchen. I’m not getting this but just looking at it makes me happy. I’m going to try to do the same back splash and have one large island in the center of our kitchen like this one. Gosh, I love this kitchen so much. I’m on a budget so we’re probably not going to touch the cabinets we have now but it’ll still definitely be something pretty and video worthy.
So, yes, doing more video in 2016 is my goal and I need a proper kitchen to shoot in. I’ll be sure to shoot a before and after to show you guys. The other exciting news is that I will be working with WISC-TV here in Madison.
We visited one day and met with the station’s news director . . more fun news will be coming early next year . . so stay tuned!!
We’ve been baking. A lot.
The girls love helping me in the kitchen, and our latest obsession: watching videos on YouTube together. We’ll sit and watch fashion/make-over videos, Taylor Swift, most recently, Fifth Harmony and Justin Bieber and we love this channel on YouTube, Everyday Food with Sarah Carey. One day, we sat and watched 8 or 10 of her videos. . and then immediately went into the kitchen to bake a chocolate chip skillet cookie.
My helpers.
Going into the oven! I love this photo of Phoebe. I think she has the prettiest smile. She is my oldest and is always so sweet and loving. Phoebe helps me so much around the house and with her sister. She still loves reading, drawing and animals. We’ve taken a break from ballet and are trying to find another activity for her to do. We couldn’t decide on one, so this year, she’s not really doing anything . . which I guess for kids, is ok? At least for one semester, right? So, I have my kids in no activities right now. And since winter is right around the corner, I will need to get creative to keep them busy! They have been asking for a dog. We’re going to wait until the girls are a little older. and honestly, it’s me who’s not ready for a pet, or another member of our family.
I just joined Rocksbox, which is like StitchFix but just for jewelry. So far, I’ve received one package with this ring (below), a necklace and earrings. The difference is you get to wear the jewelry and return it whenever you want. Or, you can just purchase what they send you.
I think it’s a cool way to check out new jewelry. I’m totally obsessed with Pure Barre. I go at least 3-4 times a week. I’m definitely going to get my fave instructor a gift, or gift card for the holidays . . he’s partially responsible for helping me to look better in a pair of jeans. What gifts do you give usually for the holidays?
It’s the holidays so there’s peppermint everywhere! You guys need to make my hazelnut hot chocolate. Like now. Like today. Especially if you’re in cold 20 degree weather like I am.
And definitely make this chocolate chip and peanut butter skillet cookie.
I wasn’t going to post this but this photo got so much attention on Instagram and people literally put down their phones and went into the kitchen to make this thing. A few people didn’t have cast iron skillets so used a non-stick pan and a cake pan. Both turned out great!
You definitely need this in your life. With ice cream.
And maybe calories from a cast iron skillet don’t count? Let’s stick with that thought . . at least for the holidays.
Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter room temp
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup + 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a large bowl, combine the butter and both sugars.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla. Add in the flour, baking soda and salt and mix together. Add in the chocolate and peanut butter chips and combine.
- Transfer cookie dough to a 9 or 10 inch cast iron skillet and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Wait patiently for about 5 minutes to cool, or grab some spoons and DIG IN and ENJOY!!
I wanted to end on a more serious note. There’s a lot of craziness and pain going on in the world right now. If I sit still for long enough to really think about everything that is going on, I am saddened and stunned. I also have friends around me fighting for their lives and I am thinking about them everyday. For as long as I am on the earth, I will strive to live my life to the fullest, with joy and passion and still try to see the good and the possibilities. Let’s try to stay positive, y’all. And support and love those who need it.
Skillet cookies are the best, I absolutely need this in my life! 🙂
There’s nothing like oozing chocolate to make you instantly rush to the kitchen to bake! Yum. This looks amazing Alice and I am totally wishing that I was home rather than work right now (to, um… clean the bathroom of course, the good homemaker that I am! No. Definitely to make a SKILLET COOKIE!). Great to hear about all the news from your end too. Yay, a kitchen renovation!!!! Sounds amazing. Haha, I guess we all have our ‘dream kitchen’ in mind and it’s nice that you can at least have some fragments of yours in the final design. Cannot wait to see your gorgeous face on video more often! Excitement! Hugs xxx
I love this post about your family, it´s beautiufl. My youngest one is 5 too,he turned 5 in May. Such a cute age but lately I´ve realised that my baby boy is now forever gone. He is a big boy now.. 🙂 I love your dream kitcen, just looking at it makes me happy too 🙂 🙂
ps. love the sweaters you bought! They are trendy too!
Such a happy month! I love your dream kitchen. I’ve been wanting to start doing videos too, and now I’m rethinking my whole kitchen color scheme. Like, the black granite countertops. I love my granite, but it can be a little gloomy. Hope you have fun remodeling!
Your girls are too cute. And that cupcake is the size of Madeline’s head! My little girl is 5, too!
And the skillet cookie is beyond words. SO good.
So much exciting stuff going on for you right now, Alice! You are like superwomen – doing it all! That kitchen is totally dreamy! GAH! I want to re-do my whole house – you know, if I had any money. LOL. Your helpers are cutest and I love that the three of you are baking so much. So much fun and so many great memories! XOXO.
Your girls are so stinkin’ cute, Alice! I love reading your writting about them, the love totally shines through! And that ring! You already know I love it, because of my IG comment.. i must check out that site!! Anyways, sounds like you have a lot going on, and like skillet cookies need to be devoured daily for energy! 😉 loving this CC skillet cookie! Hand me a shovel, because a spoons too small! Pinned! Cheers, my dear!
Your girls are just the cutest! And I really want this cookie skillet for breakfast. Sounds amazing, Alice! And I can’t wait to see your kitchen!
Oh I just want to hug you Alice! I love these catching up posts. It just feels like having coffee with you. I’m so glad to see the girls are doing great and just growing up to be wonderful young ladies. And I’m especially glad they love baking 🙂 I’m so excited to see more videos from you, you are so great in them!! And oh my gosh, I love that dream kitchen. Can’t wait to see the renovation once it’s all done!! xoxo
Love this post Alice! Happy birthday Madeline! Your girls are so cute! I’m so happy you are getting a kitchen renovation! Congrats on the TV project! The cookie looks awesome!
Exciting things have been (and ARE) going on for you! Happy birthday to Madeline, and remodeling the kitchen is stressful but so exciting! We went through one 6 years ago and it was the best thing we ever did. Your dream kitchen is amazing!! Love the photos, AND this cookie cake. 🙂
Beautifully written, Alice! Thank you for the updates. And that dream kitchen? Cannot wait to see how it turns out. Kudos for doing more videos and congrats on partnering with WISC-TV! Also, happy birthday, Madeline!
The CUTEST little sous chefs! This skillet cookie really celebrates the EXACT dessert craving I have when it’s all wintery and cold 🙂 Pinning! (PS I relate to that sweater a lot)
I love seeing what’s going on in your life Alice! SO exciting about the TV gig — I can’t wait to hear more about it! Also, I clicked over to Sarah Carey’s Youtube channel and totally got lost in her videos (so good!). Your kids are adorable! I hope you guys have a great December and holiday season! We are blessed with so much 🙂
So excited about a new kitchen! And that chocolate chip cookie skillet will taste even sweeter in a beautiful new oven, amiright???
Oh my gosh, your girls are adorable! And your dream kitchen is my dream kitchen too – that is a kitchen to die for! Speaking of… I would eat that entire skillet cookie! Seriously, devoured and not sharing!
Can’t wait to hear about your big news, news in the new year 🙂
Oh Alice, I love everything you said in this post. I can’t believe how quickly this year has gone by too! Your girls are so adorable, hope Madeline had an amazing birthday! 🙂 Love love love this skillet cookie and that you made it with your sweet girls. Quality family time is my favorite especially with everything going on in the world right now.
Good luck with the kitchen reno, I can’t wait to see it when it’s finished 🙂 Yay, congrats on the TV gig too, Alice! So excited for you & all the new things coming in the new year!
Thanks for the update Alice! You’ve got it going on; the kitchen reno, TV deal, more videos and two beautiful daughters! Wishing you much success in 2016! I’ll be watching! 🙂
Awwwh, your kids are just the cutest!
That is my dream kitchen too, and I think this is my dream cookie too. WOW!
Hooray to new kitchens! Cant wait to see what you’ll be doing with videos!
I am so jealous you get a new kitchen! But you totally deserve it!
Seriously, I can’t get over two things here : How cute your girls are, and how much I NEED this cookie in my life. Like, right now! Pinned!
WOW this looks INCREDIBLE!!!!!
Your kids are so darn cute, Alice. It looks like they really enjoyed the skillet cookie! It sounds divine!
Happy belated birthday to Madeline! Both your girls are adorable Alice – and yes, it’s perfectly fine to take a semester off activities – though it looks like they are quite busy at home!
I love love love baking in a skillet and this cookie sounds and looks decadent!
Skillet cookies are the BEST!!! The create my dream cookie, chewy on the edges, gooey in the middle!
Awww, I absolutely loved reading this post. So warming. Your little helpers are simply adorable and a belated birthday wishes to Madeline.
Your Dream kitchen is gorge. Looking forward to seeing what you have plans for your new kitchen, how fun is that?!!
I love skillet cookies and don’t make it as much as I should. This looks good and All the best for everything my dear.
xoxo
The girls are so darling and this cookie skillet is perfection!
You’re right, I definitely do need that in my life! That cookie looks just amazing! Also, your girls are adorable! 🙂
your kids are so cute Alice and your dream kitchen is just gorgeous! Congrats on the TV show, that’s awesome!! And I always love me some chocolate chip cookie, the skillet version is even better!
Alice you have the cutest kids and that kitchen is my dream kitchen too now! It’s simply stunning and such a clean look!
The girls have grown so much Alice, and you sound so happy in Madison! I remember when you were leaving Seattle and worried you might not adapt completely. Now you’re even on tv, talk about finding your place in the community! Awesome recipes my friend, and so glad to see how good a year it’s been for you and your family!
Awh, thank you so much Paula! Means so much! I do my FIRST live segment next Thursday. . keep your fingers crossed for me!!! I miss you!!!!
What cute daughters! I need to get a cast iron skillet just so I make this yummy cookie!
I made your chocolate chip skillet cookie
delicious. also I love how you get your
children involved. and on your ending
more serious note I agree 100 percent.
thank you. Pat.
Thank you, Pat!! Have a great day!!!