Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

Name: Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 3 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Blueberries brighten up the palate in this simple cookie recipe with a secret spice (cinnamon!) that makes it impossible to eat just one—they’re that good!

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Directions

In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine oats, flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the blueberries.
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 151 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

It's fun to make these blueberry cookies at the height of the season when folks are looking for tasty ways to serve that juicy fruit. A hint of cinnamon adds a special touch. —Elaine Gelina, Ladson, South Carolina

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