Oatmeal chocolate chunk skillet cookies with heart-shaped truffles are the perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day!
Have you thought about Valentine’s Day yet? It may still be 2 weeks away, but it’s one of those holidays that has a way of sneaking up all of a sudden.
For us, Valentine’s Day is all about spending time together and enjoying the simple things. Most often, we cook a nice dinner at home, which always involves indulging in some sort of decadent dessert. This year, I plan on making some delicious oatmeal chocolate chunk skillet cookies. Oh, yes, it’s going to be delightful!
If you’re looking for some new ways to celebrate the day of love, you’re in for a real treat. I mean, the world could use a good dose of love right now, right? Thanks to Jo-Anna from A Pretty Life, I’m joining some of my fellow Canadian blogger friends in sharing all kinds of Valentine’s Day recipes, crafts, decorating ideas, handmade gifts and more! Links to each one are located at the bottom of this post, so please take a look as they unfold all week long.
Let’s get baking!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookies
Some affiliate links are included for items I used for this recipe. Check out my blog policies here.
Of course, you can never go wrong with chocolate. Am I right?
And, when it’s thrown in an ooey-gooey giant oatmeal cookie and baked in a mini cast iron skillet to perfectly crisp up the edges, it’s absolute heaven! If you’ve never tried a skillet cookie, you’re in for a real treat. They look so dang cute too!
To tell you the truth, I’d be inclined to eat one right out of the oven on any regular ‘ol day. I mean, the aroma coming from the kitchen as they bake is absolute awesomeness!
On Valentine’s Day, though, I feel it’s a bit more acceptable to wait. That’s when my will power is truly tested.
Nothing says I love you like “I baked cookies and didn’t even try one tiny bite until you got home!”
On Valentine’s Day, you always put your loved ones first. (As a mom and wife, that’s usually the norm anyway.)
You can even go the extra mile and make some heart-shaped truffles to garnish your dessert and make it all Valentines-ish. Click here to find out how easy it is to make them.
And when your husband’s favourite food is ice cream (next to pizza), you go heavy with the scoop. Of course, a few plump raspberries finish it off nicely too.
Although these skillet cookies are generous enough to share (a romantic dessert for two), it’s okay to let your selfish side come out and eat one on your own. Go ahead and enjoy, guilt-free. I’m pretty sure your loved one(s) won’t mind!
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup quinoa flour
- 3/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 6 TB. unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
- 1/4 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 3 small (6 inch) cast iron skillets and arrange on a baking sheet.
-
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder and cinnamon. Set aside.
-
In a separate mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Mix in egg and vanilla, scraping down the side of the bowl as necessary. Gradually add dry ingredients, followed by the oats, mixing until just incorporated. Stir in chocolate chunks and nuts.
-
Divide dough into 3 equal parts and scoop into prepared 6" mini skillets, pressing down with your fingers slightly. Leave some space around the edges.
-
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden and centre is just set. Less time will result in an ooey-gooey cookie and more will be chewy and crispy. We like ours somewhere in the middle.
-
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Ice cream is optional, but highly recommended!
Recipe Notes
The quinoa flour adds a bit of a nutty flavour to the cookie, along with fibre and protein. Feel free to substitute all-purpose flour if you prefer.
Did you try this skillet cookie recipe?
I’d love to know what you think! Share a photo on Instagram with the hashtag #satoridesignforliving or leave a comment below.
More Valentine’s Day Ideas
Get even more inspiration from my fellow Canadian bloggers. They’ve each created a little bit of loveliness for Valentine’s Day!
Monday
Heart Shaped Pizzas for Valentine’s Day by Jo-Anna of A Pretty Life
Blood Orange Limoncello Cocktail for Valentine’s Day by Tara of Suburble
Ombre Cake Makeover from a Grocery Store Cake by Colleen of Lemon Thistle
Valentine’s Popcorn by Janella of Ma Belle Vie
“Warm Heart” Hand Warmers by Sarah of Flourish & Knot
Tuesday
Valentine’s Day Embroidery Projects by Heather of Home to Heather
Valentine’s Candy Inspired Table Setting by Andrea of Personally Andrea
Valentine Heart Strawberry Pop Tarts by Jen of Kitchen Counter Chronicles
Valentine’s Day Date Night In Gift Basket Idea by Christina of The DIY Mommy
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookies by Shauna of Satori Design for Living
Wednesday
Felt Valentine’s Day Cards by Alex of Northstory
Lovey Dovey Vegan Chocolate Bark by Joann of Woman in Real Life
Valentine’s Day Wall Hanging by Thalita of The Learner Observer
DIY Valentine String Art by Tash of The Dreamhouse Project
Fluffy Valentine Sugar Cookies by Kendra of Joy In Our Home
Thursday
Easy DIY Valentine’s Wreath by Laurie of VinYet ETC
Raspberry Pie Mousse Cups by Daniela of Lifeovereasy
Valentine’s Day Breakfast by Dannyelle of Life is a Party
Valentine’s Mantel by Jen of Rambling Renovators
Boyfriend Bouquet | Floating Heart Terrarium by Cynthia of Cynthia Zamaria
Friday
Embroidery Hoop Valentine Art by Christine of The DIY Dreamer
“You & Me” Wood Sign by Lindi of Love Create Celebrate
Chocolate and Coconut Coated Heart Mini-Cakes by Jane and Sonja of Sustain My Craft Habit
DIY String Heart Wall Hanging by Melissa of The Sweet Escape
Heart Shaped Marshmallows for Valentine’s Day by Christine of Amidst the Chaos
And here’s a Valentine’s Day Goodie Bag you may want to try making too!
And, of course, those homemade Chocolate Truffle Hearts with Sea Salt!
Host a Galentine’s Day Tea Party. Spread the love!
xo,
This is a fabulous idea Shauna! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Barb. So sorry to hear yours didn’t work out so good ;)
These look incredible! I think I need to get some individual sized skillets!
They really are the key to baking the perfect dessert cookie topped with ice cream. Soft in the middle with a chewy outside- perfection!
These are adorable and they look delicious!
Thank you, Jen! I’m thinking I better not make them very often because it’s hard not to eat a whole one by myself!
Perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day! I need me some of those little skillets!
You’ll love those little skillets. Cute and they’re perfect for cookies, bread pudding, mac & cheese and more. On second thought, maybe don’t get them ;)
Skillet cookies are the best dessert to have at anytime. I love the little heart chocolates you added too.
Thanks, Janella!
These are SO fantastic Shauna…I want mini skillets now for all of my cookies!
Thank you, Jo-Anna! They are fun, and I can’t wait to try other recipes (perhaps something a little healthier too)!
These look delicious and your photographs are so lovely!
Thank you! I’ve been playing around with a new lens and now that the days are getting longer, taking photographs isn’t quite so challenging!
A) The pans are so super cute! B) Quinoa flour? Amazing! I hadn’t thought about using that in my baking. I’ll def give it a try!
The quinoa flour has a pretty strong taste, so I go easy with it. But I like that it adds a bit more protein and fibre to desserts. I add it to muffins and pancakes too. Just a bit.
These look amazing, Shauna!! I always marvel at the price of these in restraunts and now I can make my own at home!! So fun doing this blog hop with you!
One of our favourite restaurants used to serve a chai bread pudding in mini skillets. It was THE BEST! Thanks for stopping by :)
Omgeeeee I want to eat one of these NOW!! They look so delicious!
Thanks, Sarah. It’s good this recipe only makes 3 because they’re hard to walk away from ;)
These are adorble. Such a lovely way to elevate cookies into something so special.
Aww, thanks! The hearts and raspberries really do make them look Valentines-ish without being too much of a bother.
I feel like this dessert has all my favourite things :)
Thanks, Dani. I tend to agree!
What a great and simple dessert idea to spend the evening. I love the idea and enjoying something sweet together.
Yes, it’s something we look forward to!
I think you should make some for me Shauna! Sooooo good!
Okay, I’ll get right on it! It’s too bad we don’t live closer to each other :)
Mouth watering yummyness right there! I think I may have to go look for some of those mini skillets and make these for my peeps… just amazing!
You should. They will LOVE you for it :)
These look amazing! My family would absolutely love them. I think you inspired me to get some little skillets. Thanks for sharing.
They’re worth the investment!!
These look amazing! Love the skillets, really makes them feel special. My family would be so delighted to have these for Valentines!
What a great looking dessert! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
I will feature this tomorrow at Home Sweet Home!
I look forward to seeing it. Thanks!
Oh. My. Goodness. Gracious. That is all! ;-)