There's a certain romance in sharing a dessert for two with your sweetie.
There's also a certain romance in saying 'No, I need my own dessert. Please and thank you.'
I'm so glad my husband and I are passed that awkward dating phase. That phase where you order one dessert to share on a date. ONE. Ugh. I'm so over that. Bring on the fat pants, and let's order two desserts and not share.
I'm trying to remember the exact details here, but for some reason, on our first date, it wasn't exactly meal time. I think it was mid-afternoon? He took me to the Sacramento capitol building. I'd lived near it for 6 years, but had never taken a tour and always wanted to see it. Afterwards, we walked to a restaurant for lack of better things to do. I was so very hungry; I wanted to order dinner, but I didn't. Instead, I guzzled a frozen margarita and subsisted on chips and salsa. Perhaps it was all part of his plan to see me after a huge drink and a few crumbs to eat? Not exactly sure.
But now, oh, how times have changed. When we order at restaurants these days, it's a carefully calculated game plan. It's a meeting of the minds. We discuss the best players on the menu, rank them, and then we order the top two and trade one bite each. This also applies to the dessert menu.
He also knows now that I can pretty much eat a full meal at any hour of the day. Especially Chipotle. I could have just finished breakfast and be up for a burrito bowl. Just had a salad for lunch? That'll be a vegetarian burrito bowl, please. Extra guac, too.
Chocolate chip cookie sundaes:
I'm sitting here, with what I'm 99% sure is his baby in my belly (things with Jonathan Scott will never work out, will they?), and eating my own personal-sized dessert. He has his own, and I have his own. That's my kind of romance.
Don't touch my ice cream, and I won't touch yours. Extra whipped cream for him, and soft, melty ice cream for me. Now THAT'S how you do Valentine's Day.
Separate cookie sundaes make for a very happy marriage.
If you're lacking two mini 4" cast iron skillets (THESE are the exact ones I used), I've made this recipe as a chocolate chip cookie cake in a 6" pie plate. It's also my standard 1 dozen chocolate chip cookie recipe, too. Three ways to serve it, one way to eat it: alone!
Two chocolate chip cookies baked in two cast iron skillets and serve with ice cream and sprinkles on top.Cookie Sundaes for two
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 922Total Fat: 58gSaturated Fat: 31gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 285mgSodium: 465mgCarbohydrates: 96gFiber: 3gSugar: 82gProtein: 10g
Lib M. says
If your husband is racing to see if he can eat more of the dessert first, he is an ass. You could have done better.
Mary Frances says
I don't know which I love more, the thought of tasting those warm delicious cookies, or those precious little spoons in your picture!
Jocelyn @Brucrew Life says
We never want to share our desserts either. It's better to order two and enjoy a nice big slice all to yourself. And now I am totally craving a skillet of cookie!!! I love these! Must buy mini skillets ASAP!!!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
ahhhhhhh love. Love is knowing and loving that each other are pigs :P These cookie sundaes look 100% irresistible (so good thing you don't have to share!)
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
Isn't it nice being married and not having to worry about ordering whatever the heck you want, and maybe even gently suggesting he get the other entree you really wanted but couldn't pull the trigger on?? If I served this to my guy on V-Day, I'd be showered with love and flowers. Looks phenomenal.
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
Yes, some times it's just as romantic to have your own - to avoid spoon fights and whatnot. ;) These look amazing, Christina!!
Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says
Haha I usually want dessert all to myself, too! Gorgeous skillet cookies a la mode!
Jess says
I love this - it's one of the best parts of being married - nothing to prevent you from ordering exactly what you want (and demanding bites of your partner's food too!). Beautiful cookie sundaes - these would be so much fun for a Valentine's Day at home!
Carly says
Is there something I could substitute the shortening with?
Christina Lane says
Try butter or coconut oil, though please note that I did not test the recipe with substitutions and cannot guarantee it will still work.
Joanne says
Sometimes not sharing really is the more romantic thing to do. I totally support you in this.