Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies-Post Swap Program

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Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

This is my newest Cookie Creation using some blueberries that I just dehydrated (I know I know - the purpose of dehydrating is to store that fruit or vegetable NOT to use immediately - hahahaha).  The finely ground pecans and the lemon juice both enhance the flavor of the blueberries.

If you want to learn How to Dehydrate Blueberries (click HERE to view)

 

Printable Recipe

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup butter (at room temperature)

1/4 cup lemon juice

lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

dash salt (I used salted butter - if you are using unsalted butter then add 1/2 teaspoon salt instead of a dash)

1 egg

1 cup oatmeal (I used old fashioned rolled oats but you may use quick oats instead)

1 2/3 cups flour

1 cup dried blueberries (you may substitute blueberry juice infused dried cranberries - see below)

1/3 cup finely ground pecans

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

With an electric mixer in a large mixing bowl - cream together both sugars & the butter until fluffy (a few minutes).  Now add in the egg, lemon juice & zest & mix until combined.  Using a wooden spoon stir in the flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon & the ground pecans and continue stirring until combined.  Finally stir in the dried blueberries.  

Drop by tablespoon full onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.  Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until desired color & texture is achieved.  Cool on a wire rack & then serve!

This recipe makes about 25 cookies.



SUBSTITUTE:  If you don't have any dried blueberries then substitute these "Craisins" - Blueberry Juice Infused Dried Cranberries by Ocean Spray
or any plain dried cranberry may also be substituted.

ENJOY!!




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