I don't like that.
So I thought I'd give cookies a go on the cast iron and you know what? I frickin' love it. I had to increase bake times on every cookie I tested so far, but that doesn't matter, because the end result is a more evenly baked dessert.
How cool is that?
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| Note: This cast iron is only used for desserts. No burgers allowed. |
Cookies in a skillet? I've never seen that done before.
ReplyDeleteAlex: The couponer in me, had to try it. Way too much baking paper was going in the bin.
ReplyDeleteI never use baking paper, believe it or not. Sometimes only some tinfoil when I'm baking batter for some savoury rolls...
ReplyDeleteDEZMOND: I dislike foil, and avoid it as much as possible. It's either baking paper or nothing for me.
ReplyDeleteGoing to bu a second of these flat irons for my savory bakes.
I need to get one of those pans. I didn't know you could use them for baking!
ReplyDeleteDana: Sure you can. Why not? It's not like the baking police are going to come take away our ovens.
ReplyDeleteNow to get myself some cast iron cookware...
ReplyDeleteNo meat?
ReplyDeleteMelaine: They also sell a flat square shape one. But at the time I needed the round for my almond meal pizza dessert.
ReplyDeleteLurker: Not unless you want to see my head explode.
I know lots of people swear by the superior even heating quality of cast iron.
ReplyDeleteDebra: I am one of them. That's all I use to roast in. I have a nice collection of good quality cast iron.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
I have a cast iron pan but I've never tried it for desserts - not that I cook much anyway but, what a great idea! And I LOVE your new header pic! I think I may have to change mine now. After all, it is a new month!
ReplyDeletemshatch: Thanks, I just sent you an email. I love how Bug looks so little. Too cute.
ReplyDeleteThey are great for desserts, but I find it just takes a bit of adjusting the oven temp and bake time - compared to baking on cooking sheets.
Cheers and boogie boogie.
I've had a full set of cast iron for ages. They are their best once they've been seasoned. Don't wash it with soapy water!
ReplyDeleteI've not done cookies in them, looks like a neat idea. Cornbread must be done in cast iron though.
Happy Baking!
Anne: I've been cooking and roasting in cast irons for a long time now. Love it.
ReplyDeleteAlthough now a days, they actually make cast irons that can withstand mild soapy water. Those aren't the kind I have though.
I used to have a huge cast iron skillet, used to make Mexican Cornbread and Beef. It eventually got rusted and had to get rid of it. If you use it a lot it should stay good I think.
ReplyDeleteTodd: My dessert cast iron is mega protected. Nothing but baked goods and it's not even allowed near the other skillets.
ReplyDeleteOh no.
They look so delicious. Never used cast iron for cookies.
ReplyDeleteI accidentally gave away just such skillet to a friend. It was in the bottom of a box of nearly new pots and pans left in my place by the previous renter, and I brought the whole thing over to her house. Bunch of nice T-Fal stuff, but since I don't like non-stick it didn't matter to me .. until she pulled out the skillet. Perfect for heating tortillas and making grilled cheese. But it was too late to take it back!
ReplyDeletePineapple Upside Down Cake works very well in a cast Iron Skillet
ReplyDeleteSusan: Thanks :-)
ReplyDeleteSpawn: Oh noooo. But I agree, at that point it's too late to take it back.
I don't fancy non-sticks either.
And grilled cheese on cast iron is the BEST. Love it, love it.
But not to be made on my dessert iron. No, no.
Lloyd: I haven't had Pineapple Upside Down Cake in FOREVER.
Yum :-)
OK wait...
ReplyDeleteIt's made of iron.
It's jet black.
You can make cookies on it?
SOLD!
A baking tool that doesn't involve baking so the baking-handicaped (me) and actually make cookies that don't suck? Where do I sign?!
Seriously HW, this is the best news I've heard in a while. Thanks for the info/review.
Hmm? They look tasty!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea you could bake cookies in a cast iron skillet. How cool is that? (I love the little hearts you have floating down your page.)
ReplyDeleteI love this idea sounds amazing whisk!! never seen before! love little hearts so cool and love the header!!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! They look pretty yummy!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have thought of that.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea.
Love cast ron!
ReplyDeleteI use a pizza stone for my cookies. It works wonders too. I need to check out your 100 days of baking. Sounds yummy!
ReplyDeleteNever seen this before, but what an awesome idea! I think I'll try this at home :)
ReplyDeleteOh che strumenti interessanti che hai in cucina ! Una padella per dessert ... veramente interessante !!! Complimenti e buona settimana !
ReplyDeleteBarking: Sure, why not cookies? Although, I did it because I'm cheap and don't want to spend money on more baking paper.
ReplyDeleteRay: Thanks. You get that Lurker flag made yet? I'm tellin' ya, it would be great.
Sherry: The hearts are fun.
Gloria: I loved your strawberry cakes in the cups. Fantastic.
Bard: Thanks, they were good.
Sandra: Thanks for stopping by.
Kim: Isn't it fantastic?
Jenn: Pizza stone is great idea. Very cool.
Azra: Love your new hair. Looks great.
Rossella: Grazie. Mi piace avere una padella solo per dessert. In questo modo, niente aglio puzzolente coceranno nei miei dolci.
Avere un giorno meraviglioso.
Just be careful that you don't cook bacon on this skillet. Reserve it for sweets. Unless you want a bacon-chocolate flavored cookie.
ReplyDeleteDan: No burgers or any meat allowed on that pan. I originally bought it for my almond-based desserts. But now I do other treats.
ReplyDeleteWhen my mother bakes cookies, she never uses foil on the baking sheets.
ReplyDeleteI don't use foil either, William. Hate the stuff.
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