Who needs a ‘go-to’ cookie recipe for the summer?  We are driving hard right into picnic season and events where we need a take-along goody. Who can beat blueberry oatmeal cookies with a hint of lemon? 

This is it, my friend!

I have made these cookies several times lately and get raves every time!!  A friend of mine told me she went to bed and dreamed of these after she had them at my house. HA!

Ok.  So here it is:  (print out below)

Amazing Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons lemon extract
• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 1/2 cups blueberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°. 
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate mixer bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. While mixing, add the eggs, one at a time.
5. Beat in the lemon extract.
6. Slowly mix by hand with a large spoon the flour mixture into the butter and sugar mixture, adding a little at a time.
7. Gradually add the oats.
8. Gently add the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
9. When all combined, measure a heaping tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball and place on cookie sheet with at least a couple inches between each.
10. Bake for 13-15 minutes until the edges are just beginning to turn brown. 
11. Cool cookies on a wire rack and then store in an airtight container.

Make these and you will be the hit of the party!  I promise!

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Amazing Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon extract
• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 1/2 cups blueberries

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°.  

   2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. 

   3. In a separate mixer bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and brown sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy.

   4. While mixing, add the eggs, one at a time.

   5. Beat in the lemon extract.

   6. Slowly mix with a large spoon (a little at a time) the flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture.

   7. Gradually add the oats.

   8. Gently add the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.

   9. Measure a heaping tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball and place on cookie sheet with at least a couple inches between each.

   10. Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the edges are just turning brown.

   11. Cool the cookies on a wire rack. Then store in an airtight container.

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