I have yet to meet a cookie that I don’t like.  And this recipe for a Mississippi Mud cookie skillet is no exception…in fact it’s SO good (and adorable) I think it has quickly become a must for tailgating this season.

Mississippi Mud

Mississippi Mud

Before I dive into the recipe, I want to note that these skillets are personal sized so not only are they functional but they’re adorable to serve this way.  (But not too cute for a tailgate 😉 ) I’m thinking there are a lot of things I could serve in these bad boys.

Ok back to the Mississippi Mud.   I stumbled upon the recipe in Southern Living but put my own little spin on it with the mini skillets.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (4 oz.) salted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 5 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (about 9 oz.) all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 1/4 cup miniature marshmallows

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat mini cast-iron skillets with cooking spray. Beat brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla, beating until blended.

Mississippi Mud

Preparation

2. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Add to butter mixture gradually, beating at low-speed until combined.

Mississippi Mud

Mississippi Mud Dough

3. Add 1 cup of the chocolate chips; beat until combined.

4. Spread mixture evenly in prepared mini skillets. Top with remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

Portion out toppings in smaller bowls

Portion out toppings in smaller bowls

5. Bake in preheated oven until golden and set, about 15-20 minutes (adjust based on your oven), topping cookie with miniature marshmallows during the last 5-10 minutes of baking. Let stand 15 minutes.

Mississippi Mud

Enjoy!

I think you could play around with color if you wanted to make these “team-themed.”  Maybe swap colored m&ms instead of the chocolate chips or even top with a sprinkle color to make these even more tailgate-ready!