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Slice of Skillet Sugar Cookie on black plate
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Skillet Sugar Cookie

This made from scratch Skillet Sugar Cookie Recipe with homemade buttercream frosting is easy and delicious and topped with sprinkles for a festive dessert for any occasion.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Judy Wilson

Ingredients

  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles

Frosting Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 Tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
  • Grease the bottom and sides of an iron skillet and set aside.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, baking soda and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Using a mixer beat the butter until creamy then add in the sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Usually about 2 minutes.
  • Add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla to the sugar and butter mixture and combine fully.
  • Next add in half of the flour mixture and stir then add in the remaining half of the flour mixture and continue stirring until incorporated. Fold in the sprinkles.
  • Spread the cookie dough into the prepared skillet and press it into an even layer and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly golden on top.
  • Once done remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes as you prepare the frosting.

How To Make Buttercream Frosting

  • Add the butter, powdered sugar and vanilla in a medium-sized bowl and beat for one minute until smooth. 
  • Then add one Tablespoon milk and beat for 30 seconds. Adjust thickness as needed by adding additional sugar or milk.
  • Scoop the frosting into a piping bag fit with a star tip.

Add Frosting To Cookie

  • Using the star piping tip, pipe the frosting around the edge of the cookie. Make short 2″ swirls. Then top with sprinkles..

Notes

Store in an airtight container to prevent it from drying out for up to 3 days.