Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

Soft, chewy blueberry oatmeal cookies. These delicious, buttery cookies are the perfect end to any kind of day. 

The first time I made these blueberry oatmeal cookies was years ago before I ever started A Cookie Named Desire. I had pounds of frozen blueberries that was taking up way too much space in the freezer. We needed creative ways to use up the blueberries, and I really wanted to make cookies, so I wanted to see if I could make oatmeal cookies using blueberries instead of raisins.

They were so good, I ended up making another batch immediately before the first was even finished. They were seriously so amazing. Unfortunately, I didn’t save the recipe for those cookies, so I could only recreate them as best I could. 

Can Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies Be Made Into Bars?

Yes, you can definitely make these oatmeal cookies into bars. There is enough to make a nice 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 pan. You will have a longer baking time for the bars – at least 20 – 25 minutes. The best way to tell they are done are to look for a nice golden brown color on top. 

Can Oatmeal Cookies Be Healthy?

Many people think oatmeal cookies are healthier than many other cookies, especially when it comes to blueberry oatmeal cookies. The berries and the oats do make the oatmeal cookies a little healthier, but the amount of butter and sugar in the cookies keep them far from being a health food. You should eat them in moderation, just like with any treat. 

Instant Oats or Old Fashioned Oats in Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies?

You can use both instant oats (not the pre-flavored packets) or old fashioned oats in this recipe. If you like something more wholesome, old fashioned oats are definitely the winner, and that is what I have in the recipe below. What I also like to do is use half instant oats and half old fashioned oats. 

Can Blueberry Oatmeal Cookie Dough Be Frozen?

Yes, you can freeze the oatmeal cookie dough. I recommend dividing the dough into balls, then freezing on trays before putting them in an airtight container. I will also bake from frozen and add an extra minute or two to the baking time. 

Looking for More Cookies?

You may like these 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies. If cookie-ception is your thing, these cookies and cream cookies or these cookie butter cookies might be perfect for you. My reader favorites are s’mores stuffed cookies and red velvet Nutella-stuffed cookies.  You might also like my friend’s maple walnut oatmeal cookies or my malted chocolate chip oatmeal cookies.