Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Strawberry Iced Oatmeal Cookies, your new favorite summer treat! These cookies blend chewy oats with a luscious strawberry icing, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or simply enjoying at home, they are easy to make and customizable to suit various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg or flax egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup molasses or agave syrup
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the coconut oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat in the egg (or flax egg), vanilla extract, and molasses until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, optional cinnamon, and salt. Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well mixed.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- For icing: Crush freeze-dried strawberries into powder and mix with water or liquid of choice until desired consistency is reached.
- Once cooled, generously ice each cookie and allow them to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 45g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg