Description
Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies filled with sweet dried strawberries and topped with a fruity strawberry icing. These comforting homemade cookies are perfect for snacks, gatherings, or a simple dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup chopped dried strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strawberry puree
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Fold in the oats and chopped dried strawberries.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before icing.
- For the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, strawberry puree, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle or spread the strawberry icing over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned oats for the best chewy texture.
- Freeze-dried strawberries can be substituted for a more intense berry flavor.
- Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
- Chopped pecans or walnuts add a delicious crunch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
- Microwave cookies for 10 seconds to soften before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
