Chocolate Oatmeal Cups/#National Oatmeal Month

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Did you know that this month is National Oatmeal Month? It is, which makes this a fun time to share recipes made with oatmeal! 

                    

I thought it would be fun to bake a treat that I haven't made, which is how I came up with these Chocolate Oatmeal Cups! I have made oatmeal cookies many times over many years, and I am hoping these Chocolate Oatmeal Cups will become a fun and tasty addition to your baking treats collection!

These Oatmeal Cups can be made in stages, which really helps when you have a busy day ahead, but you want to make these yummy oatmeal treats! When I made these, I baked the oatmeal cups one day, and finished them the next day, when I melted chocolate and added it to the cups! No stress~lots of fun flavor that you and your friends and family will love! 

Chocolate Oatmeal Cups

• 1 1/4 cup Butter, softened

3/4 cup firmly packed Brown Sugar

1/2 cup Granulated Sugar

1 large Egg

1 teaspoon Vanilla

1 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour

1 teaspoon Baking Soda

1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

3 cups Quaker Oats, quick or old fashioned, uncooked

Milk Chocolate Bar (approx. 6-8 ounces)

Topping for cups

Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat margarine and sugars until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; mix well. Add oats; mix well.

These oatmeal cups were made in an air fryer, but of course they can be baked in your oven. Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough into a mini muffin pan. Bake in the air fryer at 350 degrees, for 6-7 minutes. Your air fryer might take a few minutes longer or shortener. If you are baking in the oven, bake at 350 degrees, for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven or air fryer. Cool for 1 minute, then remove from pan.

Chop the chocolate bar into small pieces.

Melt the chocolate over medium low heat, add the heavy whipping cream and mix into the chocolate, stirring as you add the whipping cream.

                                                                                                            

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Decorate the top of the Chocolate Oatmeal Cups anyway you like. I decorated for Valentine's Day, which is festive and fun, and the strawberries add a fresh look and taste great mixed with the chocolate! You can top the Oatmeal Cups with anything you wish!

Thank you for stopping by today and letting me share my Chocolate Oatmeal Cups with you!  Keep scrolling for a printable recipe, and a list of amazing recipes from my blogging friends! They all sound yummy!

National Oatmeal Month

Apples and Cinnamon Oatmeal by Palatable Pastime

Banana Blueberry Baked Oatmeal by Shockingly Delicious

Blueberry Baked Oatmeal by Kathryn's Kitchen Blog

Brown Sugar Oatmeal Pancakes by Jolene's Recipe Journal

Carrot Cake Oatmeal by The Spiffy Cookie

Chocolate Oatmeal Cups by The Freshman Cook

Hot Chocolate Oatmeal by Our Good Life

Instant Pot Oatmeal Recipe by The Fresh Cooky

Magical Ingredients Gingerbread Oats in an Instant Pot by A Day in the Life on the Farm

Oatmeal Apricot Cherry Bars by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks

Old-fashioned Oatmeal Pie by Savory Moments

Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal by Cheese Curd in Paradise

Spicy Chickpea, Oats, and Carom Crackers by Magical Ingredients

Sweet Potato Bread by Art of Natural Living

Yellowstone Cowboy Cookies by Simply Inspired Meals

                

  

Cherry Cordial Hot Chocolate / Recipes From Our Dinner Table

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When winter shows its nasty head, and drops by with crazy wind, and freezing temperatures, hot chocolate often makes an appearance at our house. This Cherry Cordial Hot Chocolate is the perfect remedy for the weather. It is full of chocolate and cherry flavor and it is best served with a dollop of whipped cream on top! Mmmmm!

This recipe uses chocolate syrup for the chocolate flavoring. I used a recipe I have made in the past to make homemade chocolate syrup. It makes a tasty base for the hot chocolate. Of course, store bought syrup will work just as well.  

Cherry Cordial Hot Chocolate

(makes 8 1/2 cup size,  hot chocolate drinks)

(printable recipe at end of page)

5 1/2 cups Milk

1 1/2 cup Half and Half

1 1/2 cups Chocolate Syrup

1/2 cup Maraschino Cherry Juice, divided

1 3/4 cups Whipping Cream

1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar 

Chocolate Syrup

1 1/2 cups Water

1 1/2 cups White Sugar

1 cup Cocoa Powder

1 dash Salt

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

 It is easier if you make the Chocolate Syrup first. That way you can put the hot chocolate recipe together quickly. Mix together the water, sugar, cocoa powder and salt in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk until the mix begins to thicken and begins to simmer. Take the chocolate syrup off heat. Add the vanilla and stir. Let cool. You will have extra chocolate sauce. Refrigerate for other uses!

Start the hot chocolate by mixing together the milk, half and half, chocolate syrup and seven tablespoons of maraschino cherry juice in a large pot. Use medium high heat. 

 

Beat the whipping cream using medium speed with mixer. Add powdered sugar a little at a time. Add powdered sugar and the remainder of the cherry juice, until soft peaks start to form.

Place the hot chocolate in a mug, add a dollop of whipped cream, serve and enjoy!

Thank you for joining me today!

Scroll down to see more tasty hot chocolate ideas. They are a tasty way to keep warm in the upcoming months!

Creamy Cocoa Recipes

                                           

Creamy Cocoa Recipes

• Bailey's Hot Chocolate from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Cherry Cordial Hot Chocolate from The Freshman Cook
• Frozen Hot Chocolate from Devour Dinner
• Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix from Fresh April Flours
• Hot Brewed Cacao from Palatable Pastime
• Mexicocoa from Family Around the Table
• Peppermint Hot Chocolate from Making Miracles
• Red Velvet Hot Cocoa Bombs from Magical Ingredients
• Single Serve Hazelnut Hot Cocoa from Our Good Life
• Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate from Blogghetti
• Spiked Eggnog White Hot Chocolate from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Spiked Hot Chocolate from Art of Natural Living


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cocoa, chocolate milk, hot chocolate, whipped cream, maraschino cherries

beverage, chocolate, cold weather beverage, family beverage, party beverage

American

Yield: 8 cups

Author: The Freshman Cook

Cherry Cordial Hot Chocolate

With the cold weather here, a mug of Cherry Cordial Hot Chocolate will warm you and make your taste buds happy too!

Ingredients

• CHOCOLATE SYRUP
• 1 1/2 cups Water
• 1 1/2 cups White Sugar
• 1 cup Cocoa Powder
• 1 dash Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• Hot Chocolate
• 5 1/2 cups Milk
• 1 1/2 cup Half and Half
• 1 1/2 cups Chocolate Syrup
• 1/2 cup Maraschino Cherry Juice, divided
• 1 3/4 cups Whipping Cream
• 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar

Instructions

CHOCOLATE SYRUP

1. It is easier if you make the Chocolate Syrup first. That way you can put the hot chocolate recipe together quickly. Mix together the water, sugar, cocoa powder and salt in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk until the mix begins to thicken and begins to simmer. Take the chocolate syrup off heat. Add the vanilla and stir. Let cool.

HOT CHOCOLATE

1. Start the hot chocolate by mixing together the milk, half and half, chocolate syrup and seven tablespoons of maraschino cherry juice in a large pot. Use medium low heat.
2. Beat the whipping cream using medium speed with mixer. Add powdered sugar a little at a time. Add powdered sugar and the remainder of the cherry juice, until soft peaks start to form.
3. Place the hot chocolate in a mug, add a dollop of whipped cream, serve and enjoy!

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Grilled Fruit Tortilla Rollups/#Farmer's Market Week

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Because desserts are one of my favorite things, I thought I would end #FarmersMarketWeek on a sweet note with these Grilled Fruit Tortilla Rollups! They are easy to make and full of flavor. Plus, they can be put together easily and quickly. They are perfect for snacks, picnics or a light summer dessert.

Grilled Fruit Tortilla Rollups:

(makes 2 rollups)

(printable recipe at end of page)

1 dozen Fresh Blueberries

1 Banana

Fresh Pineapple Chunks

1 Peach

2 Flour Tortillas

3 ounces Milk Chocolate Squares

2-3 tbl Heavy Duty Whipping Cream(for melting chocolate in pan)

1 cup Heavy Duty Whipping Cream  (for making Cinnamon Cream)

1/2 teaspoon ground Cinnamon

3 teaspoon Sugar

melted Chocolate (for plate and top of tortilla)

These tasty treats start with a flour tortilla and are filled with blueberries, a couple slices of banana, some pineapple, and a few peach slices. Of course I had to add some small chunks of chocolate too!

Heat the grill to medium high heat. Roll up the tortillas and secure with a toothpick.

Turn the tortillas to mark them with grill marks.                                     

Once the marks have been made, remove the tortillas from the grill. 

Use a frying pan to melt the chocolate squares and heat the cream.

Once the chocolate is melted, combine the cream and chocolate together and stir until completely combined. Set aside to use for drizzle over the finished tortillas.

Pour the heavy whipping cream into a medium mixing bowl. Add the cinnamon to the bowl, along with the sugar. Mix until thick and creamy.

Put your plates together! Swirl some chocolate onto the middle of a plate. The plate I used is a 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" square. I used it sideways, just to create a different look. Place the 2 finished tortillas on the plate and garnish with the same fruits you put inside the tortilla. Drizzle some chocolate on top of the tortillas, and then top with a small scoop of the cinnamon whipped cream. Garnish with a few more blueberries! Enjoy this fun to make and fun to eat dessert.

Thank you for spending time here at The Freshman Cook! I hope you enjoyed #Farmers Market Week and the Grilled Fruit Tortilla Rollups!

Farmer’s Market Week is always the first week in August. Whether you have a great local farm stand or market, are a member of a CSA or purchase your fruits and vegetables at the supermarket, follow our Pinterest board, for great recipes including those for appetizers, drinks, breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and more

Here’s more Farmer’s Market Week Recipes:

Starters and Sauce Recipes

• Amish Mustard Pickled Eggs by Palatable Pastime
• Cheddar Zucchini Scones by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Grilled Salsa by SueBee Homemaker
• Spicy Blender Salsa by Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Summer Charcuterie Board by Magical Ingredients
• Tomato Bacon Jam by Take Two Tapas
• Watermelon Margarita by Lemon Blossoms

Side Dishes Recipes

• Green Beans Almondine by Life Love and Good Food
• Olive Garden Salad by Devour Dinner
• Parmesan Roasted Zucchini Boats by Family Around the Table
• Zucchini Crisp by Kate's Recipe Box

Main Dish Recipes

• Chicken Asparagus Pasta Recipe by Hostess At Heart
• Grilled Choripán with Chimichurri by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Heirloom Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Caprese Sandwich by Jolene's Recipe Journal
• Heirloom Tomato Pie by The Fresh Cooky
• Mushroom Bourguignon by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Rotisserie Chicken Quesadillas with Fresh Pico de Gallo by Blogghetti

Dessert Recipes

• Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake by House of Nash Eats
• Gluten Free Grilled Peach Shortcakes by Frugal & Fit
• Grilled Fruit Tortilla Rollups by The Freshman Cook
• Pavlovas with Whipped Cream and Berry Compote by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Skillet Sourdough Blueberry Cobbler by Savory Moments
• Summer Berry Dutch Baby by The Redhead Baker

dessert, chocolate, fresh fruit, flour tortillas, tortillas, chocolate whipped cream,

treats, dessert, grilled dessert, easy to make

dessert

Yield: 1-2

Author: The Freshman Cook

Grilled Fruit Tortilla Rollups

These Grilled Fruit Tortilla Rollups are a great little dessert to share with friends and family. Make almost everything ahead of time for ease of presentation. This tasty dessert is light and full of flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 dozen Fresh Blueberries
• 1 Banana
• Fresh Pineapple Chunks
• 1 Peach
• 2 Flour Tortillas
• 3 ounces Milk Chocolate Squares
• 3 tbl Heavy Duty Whipping Cream(for melting chocolate in pan)
• 1 cup Heavy Duty Whipping Cream (for making Cinnamon Cream)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
• 3 teaspoon Sugar
• melted Chocolate (for plate and top of tortilla)

Instructions

1. These tasty treats start with a flour tortilla. Fill the tortilla with blueberries, a couple slices of banana, some pineapple, and a few peach slices.
2. Add some small pieces of chocolate to the top of the fruit.
3. Roll up the tortillas and secure with a toothpick.
4. Turn the grill on to medium-high heat.
5. Turn the tortillas to mark them with grill marks.
6. Once the marks have been made, remove the tortillas from the grill.
7. Use a frying pan to melt the chocolate squares and heat the cream.
8. Once the chocolate is melted, combine the cream and chocolate together and stir until completely combined. Set aside to use for drizzle over the finished tortillas.
9. Pour the heavy whipping cream into a medium mixing bowl. Add the cinnamon to the bowl, along with the sugar. Mix until thick and creamy.
10. Put your plates together! Swirl some chocolate onto the middle of a plate. The plate I used is a 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" square. I used it sideways, just to create a different look. Place the 2 finished tortillas on the plate and garnish with the same fruits you put inside the tortilla. Drizzle some chocolate on top of the tortillas, and then top with a small scoop of the cinnamon whipped cream. Garnish with a few more blueberries! Enjoy this fun to make and fun to eat dessert.

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Chocolate Caramel Cookies for Valentines Day!

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Valentine's Day is the day I became engaged to my husband, which makes it one of my favorite days of the year. I would love to say that every year we go all out and celebrate like crazy, and although we have done that a lot of years, most of the time life gets in the way and it becomes just another busy day. 

So this year, as part of my plan to make Valentine's Day extra special, I thought it was time to make these Double Chocolate Caramel Cookies. These cookies taste amazing! The caramel flows from the chocolate heart, and mixes with the chocolate cookie for an awesome, creamy chocolatey taste that you will love, and won't be able to forget. Plus, they make a great gift for your special someone!

Double Chocolate Caramel Cookies

(printable recipe at end of post)

6 ounces Semi Sweet Baking Chocolate 
3/4 cup Butter
1 cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1 3/4 cup Flour
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
Caramel Baking Chips (3 per cookie)
Creamy Caramel Chocolate Hearts

Microwave the chocolate and butter in a large microwaveable bowl on high for 2 min, or until butter is completely melted. Stir butter and chocolate together until chocolate is completely melted. 

  Stir in sugar.

Add eggs, one at a time. Mix until completely blended.

Combine the flour and baking powder together, and add it to the bowl. Mix well. The dough will be very soft. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Use a 1 ounce scoop to make balls of dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Add 3 caramel chips to each ball of dough.

Reroll the dough to incorporate the chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. 

While the cookies are baking, remove the appropriate number of caramel candies from their foil. 

Place a caramel heart on each cookie immediately upon removing them from the oven. Enjoy warm, or place in a tin for gift giving!

Thank you for joining me today, 

Happy Valentines Day!

Author: The Freshman Cook

Double Caramel Chocolate Cookies

ingredients:

• 6 ounces Semi Sweet Baking Chocolate
• 3/4 cup Butter
• 1 cup Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 3/4 cup Flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• Caramel Baking Chips (3 per cookie)
• Creamy Caramel Chocolate Hearts

instructions:

1. Microwave the chocolate and butter in a large microwaveable bowl on high for 2 min, or until butter is completely melted. Stir butter and chocolate together until chocolate is completely melted.
2. Stir in sugar.
3. Add eggs, one at a time. Mix until completely blended.
4. Combine the flour and baking powder together, and add it to the bowl. Mix well. The dough will be very soft. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
5. Use a 1 ounce scoop to make balls of dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Add 3 caramel chips to each ball of dough.
7. Reroll the dough to incorporate the chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
8. While the cookies are baking, remove the appropriate number of caramel candies from their foil.
9. Place a caramel heart on each cookie immediately upon removing them from the oven. Enjoy warm, or place in a tin for gift giving!

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