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Brown Butter Blueberry Muffin Cookie Skillet Recipe
Ben Carraoli

Brown Butter Blueberry Muffin Cookie Skillet Recipe

The first time I baked this Brown Butter Blueberry Muffin Cookie Skillet, I honestly didn’t expect it to turn out so amazing. The kitchen filled with a warm, nutty aroma from the browned butter, and I knew something special was happening.
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup salted butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • cups fresh blueberries
  • ½ cup blueberry preserves or jam
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving

Method
 

  1. Start by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the butter turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. This step is key because browned butter adds deep flavor to the cookie base.
  2. Allow the butter to cool slightly before mixing it with other ingredients. This prevents the eggs from cooking when added.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk until the mixture looks smooth and slightly creamy.
  4. Add the eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture becomes glossy.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Mixing the dry ingredients separately ensures they distribute evenly in the dough.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients while stirring gently. Mix only until the dough forms.
  7. Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the dough using a spatula. Try not to crush them so they keep their shape during baking.
  8. Fresh blueberries give the best texture, but frozen ones can also work if used straight from the freezer.
  9. Transfer the cookie dough into a greased 10-inch skillet. Spread it evenly using a spatula so it bakes uniformly.
  10. Drop spoonfuls of blueberry preserves across the top and gently swirl them into the dough with a knife.
  11. Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake until the edges turn golden brown. The center should remain slightly soft and gooey.
  12. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. The skillet will continue cooking the center slightly from residual heat.

Notes

  • I always let the browned butter cool slightly before mixing. It keeps the dough smooth.
  • I prefer using fresh blueberries because they hold their shape better during baking.
  • I avoid overbaking the skillet cookie since the center should stay soft and gooey.
  • I like adding a pinch of flaky sea salt before serving because it enhances sweetness.
  • I usually serve it immediately while still warm for the best texture.