Hamdi Saidani This Pioneer Woman Saucepan Cookies recipe is a chewy and fudgy recipe, which is made with rich dark chocolate chips and brown sugar. It’s a no-fuss take on the classic, with the dough mixed entirely in one saucepan and ready in about 30 minutes.
Pioneer Woman Saucepan Cookies Ingredients
A classic combination for a super quick, one-pan cookie.
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips, divided
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
How To Make Pioneer Woman Saucepan Cookies
A step-by-step guide to these wonderfully rich, fudgy, and easy cookies.
- Prep Oven and Melt Butter: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it is lightly bubbling, then remove it from the heat.
- Create the Chocolate Base: Whisk the brown sugar and powdered sugar into the melted butter until combined. Whisk in the vanilla and the egg. Add 2/3 cup of the chocolate chips and fold with a spatula until they are almost completely melted, creating a rich, chocolatey base.
- Finish Dough and Scoop: Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until completely combined.
- Bake and Cool: Scoop heaping tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Gently press the remaining 1/3 cup of chocolate chips into the tops of the cookies. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are crisp but the centers are still slightly gooey. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before enjoying.
Recipe Tips
For the perfect, chewy saucepan cookie every time.
- Why make cookies in a saucepan? This is the ultimate shortcut! It eliminates the need for a mixer and multiple bowls, making cleanup a breeze. Melting the butter also helps create an incredibly chewy, dense, and fudgy cookie texture.
- How to get a perfectly chewy cookie? The secret is to not overbake them. Pull the cookies from the oven when the edges are set and the centers still look very soft and slightly gooey. They will continue to firm up as they cool on the hot baking sheet.
- Can I use a different type of chocolate? Yes! While dark chocolate gives a rich flavor, you can easily substitute it with semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips for a sweeter, more classic cookie.
- Why is the dough so soft? A cookie dough made with melted butter will be much softer and looser than a traditional dough made with creamed, solid butter. This is completely normal! Don’t be tempted to add extra flour, as this will make your cookies dry and tough.
What To Serve With Saucepan Cookies
The perfect accompaniment for this classic, comforting cookie.
These warm, gooey, and ultra-chocolatey cookies are a perfect treat on their own. They are a classic pairing with:
- A tall, cold glass of milk
- A hot cup of black coffee
- A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for a decadent, melty dessert
How To Store Saucepan Cookies
Keeping your cookies soft and fresh.
- Room Temperature: Once completely cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay soft and chewy for up to 4-5 days.
Pioneer Woman Saucepan Cookies Nutrition Facts
An estimated guide per cookie.
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Fat: 8 g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
My cookies spread too much. Why?
This can happen if your melted butter was still very hot when you mixed in the other ingredients. Let it cool for a minute or two after you take it off the heat. If your kitchen is very warm, you can also chill the scooped dough balls for 15-20 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape.
Can I chill this dough?
Yes. While this is designed as a quick, no-chill recipe, chilling the dough for about 30 minutes will result in a thicker, less spread-out cookie.
Can I add nuts?
Absolutely! About a half cup of chopped walnuts or pecans stirred in with the flour would be a fantastic addition for some extra crunch.
Try More Pioneer Woman Recipes:
- Pioneer Woman Malted Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Everything Cookies Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Cut-Out Cookies Recipe
Pioneer Woman Saucepan Cookies Recipe
Description
The ultimate easy, one-pan chocolate chip cookie! This recipe mixes a rich, fudgy dough entirely in a single saucepan, for a quick and delicious treat with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat.
- Whisk in the brown sugar and powdered sugar. Then, whisk in the vanilla and the egg.
- Stir in 2/3 cup of the chocolate chips until they are mostly melted into the batter.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Press the remaining 1/3 cup of chocolate chips into the tops of the cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
- Let cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- u003cliu003eThe u0022one-panu0022 method makes this one of the easiest and fastest cookie recipes you’ll ever make.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDo not over-bake these cookies! They should look slightly underdone in the center when you pull them from the oven for the perfect fudgy, chewy texture.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eMelting the chocolate chips directly into the batter creates an incredibly rich, double-chocolate flavor.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eLet the cookies set on the hot baking sheet for a few minutes after they come out of the oven; they will be very soft at first.u003c/liu003e
