Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies
Mar 21, 2022, Updated Feb 14, 2025
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Strawberry oatmeal cookies are sweet, chewy, and a great cookie for anytime of year.
There is something about an oatmeal cookie that is hard to resist. This strawberry version is no exception. Chewy texture, bursting with sweet flavor from the strawberries. Try serving them with a tall glass of cold milk for the ultimate treat.
Why you will love these cookies
- Similar to oatmeal raisin cookies but with sweet strawberries.
- A simple cookie dough to make. No need to chill the dough.
- These cookies can be served as a breakfast cookie or anytime of day.
Ingredients
Oatmeal – You will want to use old fashioned oats for this recipe.
Dried Strawberries – Dried strawberries are similar in texture to raisins. They are surprisingly plump and juicy. Chop them in smaller bite size pieces to fit in the cookies.
You can substitute with dehydrated strawberries but they are a little different in flavor and texture.
Sugar – Granulated sugar and light brown sugar are both used for this recipe.
Flour – All-purpose flour
Baking soda – This helps the cookies to rise.
Butter, egg, salt
Vanilla extract
How to make oatmeal strawberry cookies
Find the complete recipe at Dixie Crystals.
Step one: Mix together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Set aside
Step two: Cream together the softened butter and both sugars with an electric mixer. This will take about 3-4 minutes to get it nice and creamy.
Step three: Mix in egg and vanilla with the sugar mixture.
Step three: Slowly mix in flour mixture and then oatmeal until combine.
Step four: Stir in dried strawberries.
Step five: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet. Scoop the dough into small balls and place on the sheet 2-inches apart. Bake for about 10 minutes.
Recipe tips
- Don’t forget to soften the butter before making the cookies. Be sure not to melt it completely.
- If you like extra strawberries, add in an extra 1/4 cup.
- These cookies will take about 10 minutes to bake. The edges will start to turn light, golden brown. The cookies will set up as they cool off.
- Want a little added crunch, try adding in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
- These are also delicious with added white chocolate chips. Try mixing in 1/2 cup.
How to store
Store: Place cookies on a wire rack to cool. Once they are at room temperature you can store in an airtight container. They will last 3-4 days.
Freeze: To freeze these cookies, let them completely cool. Place them on a cookie sheet in the freezer for about an hour. Once they are frozen, transfer to a freezer safe bag or container. Thaw in the refrigerator.
Get the full strawberry oatmeal cookie recipe here.
More cookie recipes
- Potato chip cookies
- Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies
- Apple pie cookie cups
- Chocolate cinnamon crinkle cookies
Oatmeal Strawberry Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 cup dried strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix together the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Use an electric mixer to mix together the butter, brown sugar, and sugar until creamy, 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix in the flour mixture.
- Stir in the chopped dried strawberries.
- Use a cookie scoop to place batter on the prepared baking sheet. Place each cookie dough ball about 2-inches apart.
- Bake 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies start to slightly turn golden brown. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
