Description
Sweet strawberry oatmeal cookies come alive with creamy icing that adds delightful charm to classic homemade treats. Delicate pink glaze creates irresistible flavor harmony, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of these charming countryside-inspired cookies.
Ingredients
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Cookie Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 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
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup strawberries, finely chopped (fresh or frozen)
Icing Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons strawberry puree or jam
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring even surface coverage.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Separately combine flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl, then gradually fold into the wet ingredients, mixing minimally to prevent overworking the dough.
- Gently fold rolled oats and freshly chopped strawberries into the cookie batter, distributing ingredients evenly throughout.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining approximately 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Create the icing by beating cream cheese and butter until achieving a silky, smooth texture.
- Gradually sift powdered sugar into the cream cheese mixture, mixing until fully integrated.
- Introduce strawberry puree and vanilla extract, stirring until the icing develops a consistent pink hue.
- Once cookies have completely cooled, generously spread the strawberry cream cheese icing across the surface of each cookie.
- Permit the icing to set for 5-7 minutes before serving to ensure optimal presentation and texture.
Notes
- Customize oatmeal texture by using quick or old-fashioned oats, adjusting the cookie’s density and chewiness.
- Prevent strawberries from making cookies soggy by patting chopped fruit dry with paper towels before mixing into dough.
- Make gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free blend, ensuring same measurement proportions.
- Enhance strawberry flavor by adding a splash of strawberry extract or using freeze-dried strawberry powder for more intense taste without excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg