An Oatmeal Scotchie Pizookie is a deep dish decadent dessert everyone can enjoy! This lightened up version is a perfect hot dish for those cold winter nights, reminiscent of a warm oatmeal cookie!
Am I the only one who feels like the older I get, the harder it is to find willpower? I know that winter is coming to an end, and soon we’ll all be sporting tank tops and bare legs…..and I know that probably means I should be exercising at least a little bit of willpower…..but the truth is it seems to be in excessively short supply!
Maybe it’s because I spend so much time in the kitchen, and I’m always surrounded by delicious food. Or maybe it’s because I know that spring is still a little further away than I’d like to admit. Or maybe it’s just because I’m getting older…and I don’t care quite as much how I look in a swimsuit (not that you’ll actually catch me in a swimsuit – ha!). But whatever it is, all I really want to do is cozy up by the fire and have dessert!
That being said, I’ve been thinking maybe I should look for some middle ground. The place between complete indulgence and impeccable self control. Of course, no matter what, if I’m going to eat dessert it needs to feel indulgent. Because if it doesn’t feel indulgent, then what’s the point? Am I right??
Oatmeal Scotchie Pizookie – A decadent dessert
Enter: Deep Dish Oatmeal Scotchie Pizookie. This bad boy is 100% indulgent (hello deep dish), completely delicious (oatmeal & butterscotch!?), and a great base for a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I opted for frozen yogurt because….middle ground….and enjoyed it right out of the oven because…..fresh baked cookie!! Best of all, I made it with Truvia Baking Blend! So it still tastes indulgent, but since Truvia has 75% fewer calories than regular sugar, it’s a great exercise in preparing for swimsuit season. Without spending any unnecessary time searching for willpower. You’re welcome!
Ingredients
- 1/2 c .water
- 1/2 c. oil
- 1 egg
- 1/4 c. Truvia Baking Blend
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 c. flour scant
- 3/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 c. quick or regular oats uncooked
- 1 c. butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Combine water and oil in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil, cover, and boil 6 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool 10-15 minutes.
- Add egg, Truvia, and vanilla and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves.
- Add to mixture in saucepan and stir to combine.
- Add oats; then stir in butterscotch chips.
- Pour mixture into a 5 inch cast iron skillet, coated with cooking spray.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes.
- Remove from oven; top with vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt (optional).
- Enjoy!
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Tanya+Schroeder says
What’s this willpower you speak of? Ah yes swimsuit season is almost here. I’ll go invest in array of cover ups instead! Geez Cathy, I don’t think dessert gets any better than this. I have a weakness for butterscotch cookies, this looks incredible!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Yes, please! This looks fantastic! I can never resist skillet cookies!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
oh my gawd, Cathy, I love this!!! and hello?! your skinny samoa hot chocolate. . WOWZA!
Jess says
This looks so delicious and binge worthy! I agree the will power starts to become more of a necessity in March/April/May in anticipation of the Summer but we’ve still got time and this is most definetely splurge worthy 🙂
Anna @ Sunny Side Ups says
This pizookie looks like heaven in a skillet! I love all the “middle ground” healthier subs you swapped in…because swimsuits are already coming out here in AZ! I need all the help I can get…in the yummiest way, of course! 🙂 Can’t wait to indulge in this!
Jamie+@+Love+Bakes+Good+Cakes says
Wow!!! That looks utterly amazing, Cathy!
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says
I think I could eat this whole skillet cookie right this very moment. Looks amazing!
Sheryl@Lady Behind The Curtain says
Completely and undeniably the PERFECT dessert.
Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says
Willpower…none! Self control…none! I need more desserts like this Cathy, so I don’t feel as bad about indulging. At least there are no beaches in Iowa, so I don’t need a swim suit, lol 😉
Katelyn Tabb says
Ummm…. am I the only one that boiled water and oil and it exploded on my stovetop??!!
Erin Corbin says
Hi!
I was just wondering if regular sugar can be substituted for the Truvia Baking Blend and if so, would I use an equal amount of sugar?
Thank you so much – this recipe looks delicious and I can’t wait to try it!
Cathy Trochelman says
Yes, you definitely can! The typical conversion is 2x as much sugar as Truvia blend. So in this recipe you should use 1/2 c. granulated sugar. Good luck….hope you enjoy it! It’s delicious!