Blueberry Oat Cookies (Cookies)

 

                It's fun to make these cookies at the height of blueberry season when folks are looking for tasty ways to serve that juicy fruit. A hint of cinnamon adds a special touch.

About 3 dozen

• ½ cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar ; beat in egg and vanilla.
2. Combine oats, flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and baking powder ; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
3. Stir in the blueberries ; drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 350F (180C) for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown ; remove to wire racks to cool.

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