Description
A quick, low-carb dessert made in a cast-iron skillet with almond flour and sugar-free chocolate chips. It offers a chewy, fudgy texture with crispy edges, ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (112g) blanched almond flour
- 1/4 cup (55g) coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30g) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (32g) smooth almond butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (100g) erythritol or keto-friendly brown sugar alternative
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup (85g) sugar-free chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Sea salt flakes for serving
- Whipped cream or keto ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 6-inch or 8-inch cast-iron skillet with cooking spray or coconut oil, or line with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, melted butter, almond butter, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and emulsified.
- Add almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir with a spatula until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
- Fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips, reserving a handful for topping.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared skillet, about 1 inch thick. Press remaining chocolate chips into the top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden brown but the center still looks slightly underdone.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes to firm up. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired.
- Serve warm directly from the skillet.
Notes
Do not overbake; the center should look slightly jiggly when removed from the oven as it will firm up while cooling. Ensure almond flour is finely ground to avoid a gritty texture. For dairy-free, swap butter for additional coconut oil. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the skillet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
Keywords: low-carb, keto, gluten-free, chocolate chip cookie, skillet cookie, quick dessert, sugar-free, almond flour