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July 3, 2013

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Red, White, and Blueberry Cookies

How is it possible the Fourth of July is almost here?  It seems like it was just yesterday I was whining about snow and frigid air and now summer’s already reached nearly its halfway point.  I know summer just started according to the calendar, but once August ends, things tend to go downhill very quickly.  Here’s to hoping for an exceptionally warm September and October!  If time would slow down, that would be amazing.  But since we all know that’s not going to happen, I’ll just have to make sure to appreciate summer while it’s here.

This is such a great time of year.  The long, hot, sunny days.  The birds singing.  The flowers in full bloom.  Big Brother on TV.  Life couldn’t be better.  The Fourth is such a nice time too.  We get to celebrate this great country with our family and friends.  Whether you head to the beach or have a backyard barbecue, it’s so fun to celebrate and enjoy life – something we don’t get to do enough.

Red, White, and Blueberry Cookies

Red, White, and Blueberry Cookies

My parents always took the first two weeks of July off when I was a kid for us to spend time together.  Now Mom’s retired and unfortunately Dad can’t take any time off right now, but we’ll still get to spend the Fourth together.  Hopefully we’ll do something fun.  I think steaks are on the menu.

These Red, White, and Blueberry cookies should also be on the menu.  Cookies are such a great Fourth of July treat, as they travel well and are easy to share, plus everyone loves cookies!  These are hearty, chewy cookies, packed with oats and coconut.  Then to make them even better, I added dried blueberries and cherries for a punch of flavor.  Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, a burst of tang with each blueberry and cherry – all the flavors and textures work together seamlessly.  This batch of cookies will be gone in no time.  Whatever you do to celebrate the Fourth, make sure to take a moment to appreciate America, your family and friends, and summer!

Red, White, and Blueberry Cookies

  Red, White, and Blueberry Cookies

 
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Red, White, and Blueberry Cookies


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  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats (I used Bob’s Red Mill)
  • 2 cups flaked unsweetened coconut (I used Bob’s Red Mill)
  • 1 cup dried blueberries
  • 1 cup dried tart cherries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 3 cookie sheets with parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. I did this by hand, but a hand or stand mixer would work as well. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing in between, and the vanilla, mixing until once again light and fluffy.
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, salt, oats, and coconut. Add this mixture to the creamed butter and sugar mixture and stir until just combined. Add the blueberries and cherries and stir until fully incorporated.
  4. Using a regular sized ice cream scoop, scoop cookie dough onto prepared pans, 6 to a pan. Flatten the cookies slightly with the palm of your hand. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cookies are golden brown and mostly set, though they may still look underbaked. They will harden as they cool. Serve cookies warm or cool completely on the trays before storing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Cookies may also be frozen, wrapped in parchment and foil, and placed in a zipper bag for up to 4 months. Thaw at room temperature for about an hour, in a 350 degree F oven for about 10 minutes, or in the microwave for 30 seconds – 1 minute.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Heather Christo

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

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Comments

  1. Becky @ Olives n Wine says

    July 3, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    NUM!!! I love how chunky these cookies look! I’m always a fan of holiday-themed side dishes and desserts, these look like winners!

    Reply
  2. Becky @ Olives n Wine says

    July 3, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    P.S. I know that I still owe you an email – I’m awful 🙁 I will get it to you eventually!!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      July 3, 2013 at 12:20 pm

      I am looking forward to your email for sure 🙂 I know it’s hard to keep up with everything.

      Reply
  3. Kim@Treats & Trinkets says

    July 3, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    These are such a fun twist on the usual red, white, and blue treats, and I think I might have everything already in my pantry. These might be making their way to our bbq for the 4th!

    Reply
  4. Natalie says

    July 3, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    Oh so pretty and the perfect colours! Loving the cherries and blueberries together, sweet and tart!

    Reply
  5. Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says

    July 3, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    These are awesome! They are so big and perfect for the Fourth 🙂

    Reply
  6. john@kitchenriffs says

    July 3, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    Yeah, it feels like I was whining about ice and snow that long ago, too. And now I’m almost – almost! – looking forward to cooler weather again. But not quite yet. Anyway, terrific cookies! They’ll go well with that steak. 😉 Happy 4th!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      July 4, 2013 at 2:01 pm

      Oh, no, never looking forward to cooler weather here. It can be hot and sunny all year round, please 🙂 Happy Fourth to you too, John!

      Reply
  7. The Café Sucre Farinec says

    July 3, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    Fun and quite fabulous! That’s what I’m thinking looking at your cookies! Have a wonderful holiday!

    Reply
  8. Liz says

    July 3, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    Oh, my, these sound terrific!!! Chock full of all my favorite cookie ingredients…dried fruit, oats and coconut! Big time yummy!

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  9. Kate@Diethood says

    July 4, 2013 at 12:12 am

    I’m still shocked that half the year is gone. But, I am happy that we get to celebrate a bit tomorrow!
    The cookies sound SO GOOD! I am loving your flavor combination!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  10. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

    July 4, 2013 at 12:31 am

    These are patriotic, fo sho! And I bet they taste great, too. Shoot some fireworks for me!

    Reply
  11. Joanne says

    July 4, 2013 at 6:57 am

    I love the summer also. 🙂 Hope you get to have some fun with your family over the next eight weeks! And that you eat lots of these cookies. So patriotic!!

    Reply
  12. melissa @ my whole food life says

    July 4, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    How cute! These look yummy and perfect for the 4th!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      July 4, 2013 at 2:46 pm

      Thanks, Melissa, and thanks for visiting 🙂

      Reply
  13. vanillasugarblog says

    July 4, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    I love a good, well-stocked oatmeal cookie!

    Reply
  14. mookies says

    July 5, 2013 at 11:01 am

    The cookies look wonderful with oats, cherries and blueberries.
    I love the combination and the colors are wonderful!
    Mina

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  15. Dad says

    July 6, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    Great cookie. I can’t pick a favorite dessert, but this is high on the list!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      July 7, 2013 at 11:57 am

      I’m so glad you liked them so much 🙂

      Reply

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