Blackberry Oatmeal Cookies

Blackberry Oatmeal Cookies have totally stolen my heart! I’ve always loved fresh blackberries, and I’m always looking for new ways to bake with them. They’re a match made in heaven with a soft, chewy oatmeal cookie base. And for a little extra magic, I tossed in some white chocolate chips for that sweet and creamy touch.

If you’re into chewy and flavorful oatmeal cookies, you’ll love these Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies. They are a must-try for fall baking!

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Why These Cookies are the BEST

These aren’t your average cookies, folks. This recipe is a GAME CHANGER because it uses fresh, plump blackberries, making every bite an explosion of juicy goodness. They are also incredibly easy and fast to put together— like 20 MINUTES to prep MAX! Plus, they keep well for a few days (though good luck having them last that long). You will see this has become one of MY FAMILY’S new favorites! They’re perfect with a glass of milk or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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What You’ll Need For Blackberry Oatmeal Cookies

Okay, let’s gather our ingredients for these delicious cookies. You’ll need:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (plus 2 tablespoons, set aside)
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups quick oats
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup blackberries, quartered (cut larger ones into sixths or eighths)

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How To Make Blackberry Oatmeal Cookies

Ready to get baking? Let’s make these cookies!

Prep Time: First, preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will make cleanup much easier. Seriously, do it, you’ll be glad you did!

Cream It: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and your granulated sugar until it’s smooth and creamy. The mix will get nice and fluffy!

Add Wet: Beat in the eggs one at a time. Then, mix in the vanilla extract. Combine until everything is well blended.

Combine Dry: In a separate bowl, mix 1 ¼ cups of the flour, the baking soda, and the salt. Add this mix to the butter mixture. Combine them until just mixed, but don’t overmix.

Mix Ins: Add the quick oats and white chocolate chips. Mix gently until they’re spread evenly.

Berry Prep: In a small bowl, put the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour. Gently coat the blackberries with flour until they’re all covered. This prevents purple streaks! (If you want, freeze berries for 30 minutes for extra color protection, but it works well even without this!)

Berry Fold-In: Gently fold the floured blackberries into the cookie dough, just until they’re spread evenly through the mix.

Drop It: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to place dough on the baking sheet, making sure to leave a little space in between cookies.

Bake: Put them in the oven for 12-13 minutes. The edges should look light brown when ready.

Cool Time: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5-7 minutes before carefully putting them on a wire rack to cool entirely. Cooling them on the pan gives them the perfect texture, so don’t skip this part!

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Tips for the BEST Blackberry Oatmeal Cookies

Okay, listen up cookie masters! These are my best tricks for taking these cookies from GOOD to AMAZING!

Use soft butter: Making sure the butter is soft and pliable is VERY IMPORTANT in creating a consistent and amazing cookie batter, helping mix everything well. Don’t make them melted though.

Don’t Overbake: This is very crucial. If you over bake you’ll end up with HARD dry cookies and we all KNOW nobody wants them. Bake the cookies til they look almost set, like almost but not quite then just take em’ out.

Use quality berries: Use quality ripe but also firm blackberries. You’ll thank me for this later on. If you end up having too soft berries the will turn everything into a soft mash. Try to find good blackberries to create good looking cookies.

Chilling: I always add about 20-30 mins in the fridge to all the cookies before they get baked. It prevents your cookies from spreading too much making the soft inside perfect and soft. It also improves taste.

Variations : Feel free to swap or add on this recipie with different ingredients! Like maybe chopped nuts? Or different type of berries? Or a teaspoon of almond extract to make em’ POP! The possibilities are ENDLESS! Get wild.

Why are my Blackberry Oatmeal Cookies bitter?

A bitter taste in your oatmeal cookies can often come from using old baking soda or too much baking soda. Make sure your baking soda is fresh. If it’s been sitting in your pantry for a while, it might be time to replace it. Too much of it can also give your cookies a not-so-great taste, so it is important to measure accurately. Also, old oats can sometimes contribute to a bitter taste, so using fresh oats is a good idea. Make sure all your ingredients are as fresh as possible for the best result.

Why are my cookies falling apart?

If your oatmeal cookies are crumbling, it’s likely because there isn’t enough binding in the dough or the ingredients were not measured correctly. This can happen if you don’t use enough butter or eggs or use a substitute. Make sure your butter is soft but not melted, and that you are using the correct amount of each ingredient. Also, sometimes overbaking can lead to crumbly cookies, so keep an eye on the baking time. Another cause could be not letting them cool down completely before moving them off of the baking sheet, which is also a key step to keep the cookies from falling apart.

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Serving Suggestions

Okay so your cookies look DELISH, what to do now? Here’s some cool ways to make your serving stand out:

• Classic Combo: A big glass of COLD milk and a warm cookie is pure happiness and the classic way to enjoy your Blackberry Oatmeal Cookie.
• Dessert Date: Make a full on dessert by serving these babies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This makes your dessert next level and a great combination.
• Gourmet: Maybe add some sliced blackberries on top to give em’ an extra gourmet touch and you’ll have amazing looking dessert! BAM!
• Gifts : Baking a full batch of cookies like this can be ideal as gifts too! It always comes off super kind and warm giving the receipient joy! Its a perfect for ANY occasion and everybody loves a warm batch of baked goods!

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Make it FUN:

Make this baking an amazing and a memorable event by playing music or listening to a fun audiobook as you work your magic. My hubby did the prep last time and this whole project was SUPER fun and also memorable. I cannot WAIT till next batch cause they ARE just amazing. You will LOVE em’.

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Alright folks! These Blackberry Oatmeal Cookies are a real crowd-pleaser—they are super tasty and incredibly EASY. I have so much FUN making them! Give this recipe a try, I’m certain you will LOVE them.

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