Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies... Oh My!

Hey there! Well I am a bit slammed with home work and work this weekend but I did make some time for a fresh batch of cookies.

This weekend I made Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies

 My family had mentioned this recipe to me and wouldn't you know it! The strawberries came on sale this week. Lucky me!
You will need:

2 cups finely chopped fresh strawberries

(For me a 1 lb package was 2 cups when chopped)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup regular rolled oats
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

In a small mixing bowl combine your strawberries with 1/4 cup white sugar and toss gently. Set this aside for later

In a medium mixing bowl combine the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. whisk these all together until they are mixed well. Then add your rolled oats and mix well. Set this aside for later

In a large mixing bowl beat the butter, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup white sugar together. Then add the egg, milk, and vanilla and continue beating until smooth.

Mix in the flour mixture a little at a time. Be sure it is all mixed well and then add in the strawberries. There will be water gathered at the bottom of the bowl. Avoid adding in as much as possible. Do not use a mixer at this point. Use a spatula and fold the strawberries in (so they stay chunky and don't turn to mush).

Drop by the teaspoon full onto a cookie sheet and pop in the over at 375 for 10 mins.

Let cool on cookie sheet for 5 mins before transferring to a cooling rack.

Enjoy the yummy goodness!

xoxoxox

Lily Bean