# Oatmeal Skillet Cookies These Thick Homemade Oatmeal Biscuits Have the Texture of Cake By M | Published 2015-09-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skillet-cookie References: [loveandoliveoil](http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2015/09/mini-oatmeal-chocolate-chunk-skillet-cookies.html) & [loveandoliveoil](http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/) These decadent skillet cookies cleverly combine the flavor of oatmeal cookies with the texture of cake in a deliciously miniature dessert. The cookies are made from a much thicker batter and portion sized allowing the cookies to have more of a gooey and light texture reminiscent of cake. Unlike a traditional oatmeal cookie, these biscuits by Love and Olive Oil feature a dough infused with [salt, cinnamon and espresso](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-cinnamon-roll-cookies) for added flavor. The cookies are then rolled into large sized balls that are placed inside a series of mini skillets for baking. The cookies get a golden brown crust on the top but retain a [soft and gooey centre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-cookies). These cookies are then eaten with a fork or spoon like a piece of cake rather than by hand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Skillet Desserts:** Opportunity for bakeries and restaurants to offer unique and creative desserts in small-sized skillets for individual servings. - **Hybrid Desserts:** Opportunity for food manufacturers to create new products that combine the texture and flavors of different desserts to create a unique and decadent treat. - **Gourmet Cookies:** Opportunity for bakeries and specialty food stores to offer gourmet cookies with unique flavors and ingredients such as coffee or spices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Innovative bakeries could create unique and flavorful desserts, such as skillet cookies, to offer customers a new and exciting culinary experience. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants could offer new and innovative desserts, such as skillet cookies, to draw in customers and provide a unique dining experience. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers could create hybrid desserts, such as oatmeal skillet cookies, for grocery stores and online retailers to sell as a premium product. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bakery-Style Skillet Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-cream-skillet-cookie.md) - [Salty Skillet-Style Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-toffee-skillet-cookie.md) - [Functional Skillet Cookie Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious-cookie-dough-skillet.md) - [Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-skillet-cookie.md) - [Oatmeal Rasin Shortbread Cookis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmeal-raisin-sandies.md) - [Slab-Style Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfectly-imperfect-cookie.md) - [Quick-Prep Griddle Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/griddle-cake-mix.md) - [Ready-To-Bake Cookie Dough Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-skillet.md) - [Banana-Rich Oatmeal Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-pudding-cookies-oatmeal-raisin.md)