Description
Indulgent blueberry oatmeal cookies blend hearty rolled oats with sweet, juicy berries in a classic American treat. Crisp edges and chewy centers make these cookies a delightful snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dried blueberries (or fresh if preferred)
Sweeteners and Binding:
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Spices and Extras:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Create a creamy base by whipping butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until they become light and airy, approximately 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Enhance the mixture by incorporating egg and vanilla extract, blending until smoothly integrated.
- Craft the dry foundation by whisking flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Enrich the dough by folding in rolled oats, dried blueberries, and optional white chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Form cookie portions by using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, carefully dropping rounded dollops onto the prepared baking sheet with about 2 inches of spacing between each.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges while allowing the centers to remain slightly soft, understanding they will continue firming as they cool.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, ensuring a perfect texture and easy removal.
Notes
- Boost Flavor Depth by toasting the oats lightly in a dry skillet before mixing, which enhances their nutty richness and adds a subtle caramelized undertone to the cookies.
- Ensure Moisture Balance by using room temperature butter and egg, helping ingredients blend smoothly and creating a more consistent cookie texture with soft, chewy edges.
- Prevent Blueberry Bleeding by using dried blueberries instead of fresh ones, which keeps the cookie’s appearance clean and prevents soggy spots in the dough.
- Customize Dietary Needs by substituting gluten-free flour and rolled oats for a celiac-friendly version, or swapping butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free alternative that maintains the cookie’s delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg