Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - Unsalted butter: 1 cup, softened for cookies.
02 - Brown sugar: 1 cup, packed for sweetness.
03 - Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup, for sweetness.
04 - Eggs: 2 large, for binding.
05 - Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, for flavor.
06 - All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups, for structure.
07 - Baking soda: 1 tsp, for leavening.
08 - Salt: 1/2 tsp, to balance sweetness.
09 - Rolled oats: 3 cups, for texture.
10 - Strawberries: 1 cup, finely chopped (fresh or frozen), for fruity flavor.
11 - Cream cheese: 4 oz, softened for icing.
12 - Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, softened for icing.
13 - Powdered sugar: 2 cups, for icing sweetness.
14 - Strawberry puree or jam: 2-3 tbsp, for pink color and flavor.
15 - Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, for icing flavor.

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
05 - Stir in rolled oats and chopped strawberries until evenly distributed.
06 - Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
10 - Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
11 - Stir in strawberry puree and vanilla extract until icing is smooth and pink.
12 - Once cookies are completely cooled, spread pink strawberry cream cheese icing on top of each cookie.
13 - Let the icing set for a few minutes before serving.

# Notes:

01 - These Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with a delicious pink strawberry cream cheese icing.
02 - Perfect for any sweet occasion, with a combination of fresh strawberry flavor and a creamy icing finish.
03 - Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature to allow icing to set.

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