These Blackberry Oatmeal Cookies blend the rustic texture of oats with the tart sweetness of fresh blackberries, creating a uniquely delightful treat. Enhanced with a drizzle of homemade blackberry icing, each cookie offers a burst of berry flavor that complements the chewy oatmeal base perfectly. The process includes browning butter for an added depth of flavor, ensuring these cookies are as fragrant as they are delicious.
Why You'll Love This:
- Rich Flavor: Browned butter adds a nutty, caramel-like flavor that enriches the cookie dough.
- Fruit-Infused: Fresh blackberries provide bursts of juicy sweetness, while the reserved blackberry juice in the icing amplifies the fruit's natural flavors.
- Textural Delight: The combination of soft berries and chewy oats with a light, sweet icing offers a satisfying contrast in textures.
Perfect Occasion: These Blackberry Oatmeal Cookies are perfect for:
- Seasonal Gatherings: Ideal for spring and summer events when blackberries are in peak season.
- Afternoon Tea: A sophisticated addition to any tea party, pairing excellently with a wide range of teas.
- Gift Giving: Beautifully presented in a cookie box, they make a delightful homemade gift.
Decoration Tips:
- Extra Icing: For cookies that are extra indulgent, double the icing recipe and dip the tops of the cookies into the icing instead of drizzling.
- Fresh Berry Topping: Top each iced cookie with a small fresh blackberry for added elegance and a burst of fresh flavor.
- Mint Garnish: A small mint leaf can add a refreshing note and a splash of color that contrasts beautifully with the dark icing.
Ingredients:
- For the Cookies:
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, divided and softened
- 2 cups (227-283g) fresh blackberries, halved if large
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups (223g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups (250g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups (283g) quick oats
- For the Icing:
- 3/4 cup (85g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- 2-3 tbsp reserved blackberry juice
Instructions:
- Brown the Butter:
- Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a saucepan until golden and fragrant with brown particles. Cool and refrigerate until solid.
- Prepare Blackberries:
- Toss blackberries with granulated sugar; let sit for 30 minutes, then drain and reserve the juice.
- Cookie Dough:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Line cookie sheets with parchment.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream browned butter, remaining butter, and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla in batches.
- Stir in flour mixture and oats just until combined. Fold in blackberries.
- Bake:
- Scoop 1/4 cup portions onto prepared sheets. Bake for 13-15 minutes. Cool on a rack.
- Make Icing:
- Whisk powdered sugar, cream, and blackberry juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Enjoy these Blackberry Oatmeal Cookies, a perfect blend of fruity sweetness and hearty texture, topped with a delightful blackberry icing that makes each bite irresistible!
