1Brown the butter. Add the butter to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Allow to melt and slightly brown (~5-8 minutes).
2Brown the butter. Add the butter to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Allow to melt and slightly brown (~5-8 minutes).
3Brown the butter. Add the butter to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Allow to melt and slightly brown (~5-8 minutes).
4Once just golden brown, add the mashed bananas and sprinkle about 1-2 tbsp of the brown sugar on top. Mix and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the bananas are slightly caramelized in the brown butter.
5Once just golden brown, add the mashed bananas and sprinkle about 1-2 tbsp of the brown sugar on top. Mix and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the bananas are slightly caramelized in the brown butter.
6Once just golden brown, add the mashed bananas and sprinkle about 1-2 tbsp of the brown sugar on top. Mix and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the bananas are slightly caramelized in the brown butter.
7Remove from the heat and immediately pour into a large bowl. Set aside and allow to cool slightly.
8Remove from the heat and immediately pour into a large bowl. Set aside and allow to cool slightly.
9Remove from the heat and immediately pour into a large bowl. Set aside and allow to cool slightly.
10In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
11In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
12In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
13Once the brown butter/caramelized mashed banana mixture is slightly cooled, add both sugars and whisk until well combined.
14Once the brown butter/caramelized mashed banana mixture is slightly cooled, add both sugars and whisk until well combined.
15Once the brown butter/caramelized mashed banana mixture is slightly cooled, add both sugars and whisk until well combined.
16Then whisk in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.
17Then whisk in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.
18Then whisk in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.
19Add the dry ingredients to the wet. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix until just combined.
20Add the dry ingredients to the wet. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix until just combined.
21Add the dry ingredients to the wet. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix until just combined.
22Then, fold in the chocolate chips/chunks and the caramelized banana slices (if using).
23Then, fold in the chocolate chips/chunks and the caramelized banana slices (if using).
24Then, fold in the chocolate chips/chunks and the caramelized banana slices (if using).
25Transfer and press the batter into the prepared skillet, making sure it is in an even layer.
26Transfer and press the batter into the prepared skillet, making sure it is in an even layer.
27Transfer and press the batter into the prepared skillet, making sure it is in an even layer.
28Bake at 350F for 28-32 minutes, or until golden brown and the middle is still slightly gooey.
29Bake at 350F for 28-32 minutes, or until golden brown and the middle is still slightly gooey.
30Bake at 350F for 28-32 minutes, or until golden brown and the middle is still slightly gooey.
31Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
32Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
33Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
34Make the easy salted caramel (if using), by mixing together all of the ingredients in a medium bowl, until smooth.
35Make the easy salted caramel (if using), by mixing together all of the ingredients in a medium bowl, until smooth.
36Make the easy salted caramel (if using), by mixing together all of the ingredients in a medium bowl, until smooth.
37Serve the cookie skillet warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, flaky sea salt, and a drizzle of salted caramel, if desired.
38Serve the cookie skillet warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, flaky sea salt, and a drizzle of salted caramel, if desired.
39Serve the cookie skillet warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, flaky sea salt, and a drizzle of salted caramel, if desired.
Ingredients
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cinnamon
0.5 tsp baking soda
0.5 tsp baking soda
0.5 tsp baking soda
0.5 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp salt
1 cup salted butter
1 cup salted butter
1 cup salted butter
0.75 cup brown sugar
0.75 cup brown sugar
0.75 cup brown sugar
0.5 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup mashed ripe banana
0.5 cup mashed ripe banana
0.5 cup mashed ripe banana
1 egg
1 egg
1 egg
1.5 tsp vanilla extract
1.5 tsp vanilla extract
1.5 tsp vanilla extract
1.5 cups chocolate chips/chunks
1.5 cups chocolate chips/chunks
1.5 cups chocolate chips/chunks
0 flaky sea salt
0 flaky sea salt
0 flaky sea salt
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
2 tbsp salted butter
2 tbsp salted butter
2 tbsp salted butter
1 banana
1 banana
1 banana
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cinnamon
3 tbsp coconut oil
3 tbsp coconut oil
3 tbsp coconut oil
0.25 cup smooth almond butter
0.25 cup smooth almond butter
0.25 cup smooth almond butter
0.25 cup maple syrup
0.25 cup maple syrup
0.25 cup maple syrup
1 pinch salt
1 pinch salt
1 pinch salt
Equipment
saucepanlarge bowlmedium bowlwhiskwooden spoon or spatula10” cast iron skilletmedium skilletoven