Skillet cookie © Courtesy of Egg Farmers of Ontario

Crack Into a Sweet New Way to Love Ontario Eggs

We know there’s nothing better than a fresh Ontario egg to start your day—but that’s not all! Eggs are one of those simple ingredients that are versatile enough to be baked, whipped, steamed or sautéed into just about anything.

The best part is that they are fresh, nutritious, and good for you, too. Eggs are packed with goodness and contain 14 essential nutrients, including protein, vitamin B12, choline, and vitamin D. They also include omega-3 and folate, which are essential to brain development.

Did you know that eggs in Ontario go from the farm to the grading station and to the grocery store in only four to seven days? Or that Ontario egg farmers follow strict on-farm food safety and animal welfare standards so that fresh, safe, high-quality eggs are available to families across the province right from your local store? There are more than 500 egg farm families that work each day to provide eggs for cooking and baking to families like yours.

If you are looking for a decadent new way to enjoy eggs—try them in our Ultimate Skillet Cookie

recipe! This giant cookie is served warm and can be topped however you like it.

Find more great recipes with Ontario eggs at getcracking.ca/recipes

ULTIMATE SKILLET COOKIE

SERVINGS: 12 • PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES • COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES

Ingredients

• 3 cups (750 ml) all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp (10 ml) cream of tartar

• 1½ tsp (7 ml) ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda

• 1⅓ cup (325 ml) granulated sugar

• 1 cup (250 ml) salted butter, cut into cubes

• 2 eggs

• 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla

• ½ cup (125 ml) chopped, good-quality dark chocolate

• ½ cup (125 ml) chopped pecans

• ½ cup (125 ml) chopped chocolate peanut butter cups, about 5

• 8 soft caramels, chopped

• 1 tbsp (15 ml) cinnamon-sugar

• Flaked salt to taste

• Vanilla ice cream for serving

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, cinnamon and baking soda until well mixed.

3. Melt butter in a 12-inch castiron skillet over medium heat until butter is just melted.

4. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Stir in one egg at a time until emulsified. Stir in vanilla.

5. Add the flour mixture to the skillet and stir until wellmixed. Stir in dark chocolate, pecans, peanut butter cups, and caramels. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edge is golden brown and the centre of the cookie is set. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes.

7. Sprinkle with flaked salt to taste. Cut into wedges and serve warm with ice cream.