Desert Safe Creative Pan Cookies

Get ready to delight your taste buds with these unique and customizable Desert Safe Creative Pan Cookies—a fuss-free, stove-top alternative to traditional baking that’s perfect for adventurous cooks or those without an oven. This one-pan recipe combines pantry staples like flour, butter, and sugars with your favorite mix-ins such as chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits, allowing you to unleash your creativity. Prepared in just 15 minutes and cooked directly in a skillet, these golden, soft, and chewy cookies are ideal for satisfying sweet cravings on a camping trip, in a dorm room, or right at home. Quick, versatile, and minimal cleanup—this recipe is your new go-to for indulgent cookie perfection!

Nutriscore Rating: 32/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
• 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Mix-ins of your choice (chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, etc.)
• 1 tablespoon Butter or neutral oil (for greasing the pan)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, use a wooden spoon or a whisk to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 5

Fold in your chosen mix-ins, ensuring they are evenly incorporated throughout the dough.

Step 6

Lightly grease a medium non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan with butter or neutral oil and preheat it over low heat for about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Using a spoon or your hands, press the cookie dough evenly into the pan to form a single layer, leaving a small gap around the edges to allow for expansion.

Step 8

Cover the pan with a lid to trap heat and cook on low heat for 14-18 minutes, checking halfway through. The cookie is ready when the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still slightly soft.

Step 9

Turn off the heat and let the cookie cool in the pan for 5 minutes to firm up before slicing it into wedges or squares.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your chewy, delicious pan cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(436.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1928.0

Total Fat 115.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 375.0mg	0%
Sodium 1418.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 218.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 193.0g
Protein 19.1g	0%

Vitamin D 62.9IU	0%
Calcium 221.6mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 671.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.3%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 43.9%