How To Make Stovetop Cookies Recipe

Hi Bold Bakers! Whether your barrier to entry when it comes to baking is having an oven or not, making cookies on the stovetop is REVOLUTIONARY! We’ve made cakes on the stovetop and even brownies, so it was only natural we figured out How to Make Stovetop Cookies! Already have an account? Even I was blown away by how these cookies came out baked to perfection without using the oven. Crisp on the outside, and gooey in the middle, this recipe is a show stopper. On top of the method being clever, the cookies themselves are not your average — made with loads of toasty rolled oats, chocolate chips, AND M&M’s, these monster-style cookies made on the stovetop even give my Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies a run for their money!

How Many Cookies Can I Make On the Stovetop At Once?

When baking cookies on the stovetop, I suggest doing no more than 4 cookies at a time in a few batches. Even in a large skillet, it’s important not to overcrowd the pan as this will bring the temperature of the pan down. By cooking 4 or fewer cookies on the stovetop at once, you ensure they are evenly cooked and do not spread and run into each other.

What Kind of Skillet Do I Need to Make Stovetop Cookies?

To get the best results, I suggest you use a large non-stick skillet. The pan I used was 12-inch non-stick skillet. If you do not have a pan this large, no worries, just use a smaller one and cut down to 2 cookies at a time. If you do not have a non-stick pan, lightly grease the pan with flavorless oil or butter. No need to worry about the cookies sticking though, as the butter in the cookies will ensure they do no stick when properly cooked

How Do I Know I’m at the Right Temperature?

I experimented with making Stovetop Cookies at all different temperatures and found that the best method is low and slow. I pre-heated my pan over the 2nd to lowest heat on the smallest (least strong) burner on my stove. Of course, each stove will vary, so for this, I suggest to really go easy on the heat. Using low heat and allowing the cookies to bake and toast up over 15-17 minutes is a PERFECT way.

YES! I tested this with my classic Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies and the recipe below, and both cookies came out perfectly cooked. That said, I really love this recipe specifically because the oats and peanut butter really lend themselves to toasting up easily without being in the oven.

How do I Store Stovetop Cookies?

Storing cookie made on the stovetop is the same as any baked cookie. Cover them nice and tight in an airtight container at room temperature.

How Long do Stovetop Cookies Last?

These incredible cookies will keep for 3-4 days. The oats stay toasted and the peanut butter keeps them moist and chewy even a few days after making them on the stove.

Tips and Tricks to Making Stovetop Cookies:

Always start with room temperature butter and eggs Add in any candy, nut, or dried fruit you like for a different flavor combination Leave out the candy and go for raisins for an oatmeal raisin variation Make your dough up to one week in advance, as aging the dough creates great flavor and texture To be on the safe side, go for a lower heat than you think you need, you want the cookies to cook through before the edged get brown and crisp