Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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Unsalted butter: 1 cup, softened for cookies.
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Brown sugar: 1 cup, packed for sweetness.
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Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup, for sweetness.
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Eggs: 2 large, for binding.
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Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, for flavor.
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All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups, for structure.
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Baking soda: 1 tsp, for leavening.
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Salt: 1/2 tsp, to balance sweetness.
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Rolled oats: 3 cups, for texture.
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Strawberries: 1 cup, finely chopped (fresh or frozen), for fruity flavor.
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Cream cheese: 4 oz, softened for icing.
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Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, softened for icing.
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Powdered sugar: 2 cups, for icing sweetness.
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Strawberry puree or jam: 2-3 tbsp, for pink color and flavor.
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Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, for icing flavor.
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
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Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Stir in rolled oats and chopped strawberries until evenly distributed.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
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Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
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Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
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Stir in strawberry puree and vanilla extract until icing is smooth and pink.
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Once cookies are completely cooled, spread pink strawberry cream cheese icing on top of each cookie.
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Let the icing set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes:
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These Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with a delicious pink strawberry cream cheese icing.
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Perfect for any sweet occasion, with a combination of fresh strawberry flavor and a creamy icing finish.
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Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature to allow icing to set.