This oatmeal chocolate chip skillet cookie is on the healthier side but feels decadent with chocolate oozing from it. Easy to make and perfect for sharing!
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I first had a skillet cookie at a pizza restaurant near us. I know that might seem a little odd, but this isn't exactly a 'normal' pizza place. It makes pretty amazing pizzas, too, that we're all big fans of, and their roast chicken is really good. I even forgave them for no longer having a former favorite caramelized onion and gorgonzola pizza.
I've seen other recipes for a skillet cookie a number of times and they always look good, but I was never quite tempted to make one, for some reason. I guess maybe I thought they wouldn't quite live up to the wood oven-fired cookie we'd had out. Plus, we rarely have dessert.
Then when my younger son had his last birthday, I decided it might be a good excuse to make a skillet cookie. I'll be honest, it was partly I wasn't quite up for making a cake when it was just the four of us. But both boys also love chocolate and cookies, so I didn't think they'd mind the swap. Especially with ice cream on the side.
True enough, everyone loved it.
How to make this skillet cookie
One of the reasons I made this, as I said, was it's a heck of a lot quicker than a cake, and it really is easy. All you do is:
- Cream the butter, sugar and maple syrup.
- Blend in the egg and vanilla.
- Mix in the flour, oats, baking soda and chocolate chips.
- Transfer to a skillet, flatten out and bake.
This isn't as healthy as some of my other cookies (like my healthy apple oatmeal cookies or healthy cranberry apricot cookies) but it is still healthier than many others. There's not too much sugar and a healthy doze of oats. But it's still most definitely sweet enough, especially with the chocolate chips.
If you're a fan of oatmeal-style cookies, then give these oatmeal cranberry walnut cookies a try. And for another less typical chocolate chip cookie, try these chocolate chip marshmallow cookies. Chocolate blossoms are another way to enjoy chocolate in cute bite-sized cookies, too.
With a wonderful crisp outside from being cooked in the skillet, gooey chocolate chips and a great flavor, this oatmeal chocolate chip skillet cookie is definitely one to try soon.
Looking for more skillet sweet treats?
Make the most of that mini skillet and be sure to try my mini skillet brownie and mini skillet cookie made with almond flour and chocolate chips. My mini pumpkin skillet cookie is another tasty seasonal option. Plus get many more ideas in the dessert recipes archives.
I made this in my Lodge 8in cast iron skillet which worked well.
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Oatmeal chocolate chip skillet cookie
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter 57g
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all purpose flour 105g plain flour
- ¼ cup quick oats 22g (1 minute oats)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips 84g
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
- Cut the butter into small chunks. Put in a medium bowl, add the maple syrup and sugar and cream them all together.
- Add the egg and vanilla and blend in.
- Add the flour, oats and baking soda and mix well then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Lightly butter an 8in/20cm skillet (frying pan), add the batter and spread it out into a flat layer. Bake for approx 15-18 minutes until it looks evenly cooked on top (it should be dry to touch but not look too browned). Best served warm - great topped with ice cream.
Nutrition
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SonjaSG says
I’m thinking of making this but I’m running low on butter. Could I substitute 4 tablespoons of apple sauce instead? I’m also wondering why you use quick oats when most oatmeal cookie recipes call for old fashioned ?
Caroline's Cooking says
I'd suggest you try to do half and half butter and apple sauce so you don't lose the flavor from the butter completely. The reason for quick oats is partly as this is more of a "cakey" cookie since it's made as one large cookie in the skillet, so the oats more give it a bit of a slight chewy texture and add to the flavor. The smaller quick oats are fine for this (though you could use old fashioned if that's all you have and I expect it will work out just fine). When you make smaller oatmeal cookies, the oats are much ore important for the texture and become crisp as there's usually less "glue" around them which is why you want the larger old fashioned oats.
Kelly Anthony says
You have combined two of my favorite desserts and turned it into one amazing dish. Can't wait to make this again and top it with some yummy vanilla ice cream.
Caroline's Cooking says
Glad to hear it! And yes, ice cream definitely works so well.
Cindy says
I love the idea of an oatmeal cookie in a skillet!
Caroline's Cooking says
It works so well!
Laura says
I love chocolate chip cookies, and the ones in a skillet always seem to taste even better!
Caroline's Cooking says
Thanks, I think it's true!
Sara says
I love love LOVE skillet cookies! Especially when warm and with ice cream... this looks amazing!
Caroline's Cooking says
Thanks, I agree that's the best way to enjoy them!
kallee says
What a scrumptious looking cookies. Cooking it in a skillet is so fun.
Caroline's Cooking says
Thanks, I agree there is something about a skillet that makes it that bit more special!
Emily says
Oh yum, the oatmeal puts this recipe over the top for me. Can't wait to try it.
Caroline's Cooking says
Thanks, enjoy!