Fresh Strawberry-Oatmeal Cookies

Fresh, chopped strawberries add a summer note to these easy drop cookies featuring rolled oats for texture, and cinnamon, vanilla, butter, and brown sugar for classic flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 28 mins
• Calories: 76 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup regular rolled oats
• 2 cups finely chopped fresh strawberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine the strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl. Toss gently to blend, and set aside.

Step 3

Combine the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in the rolled oats and blend evenly; set aside.

Step 4

Beat the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in the large mixing bowl of an electric mixer at medium speed until fluffy. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla, and continue beating until smooth. Stir in the flour mixture, and mix well to blend. Combine the strawberries with the flour mixture, and stir to blend. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until slightly brown, about 8 minutes. Cool on baking sheets. Store in an airtight container.