Chewy Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

This basic oatmeal cookie recipe is a made step above the average with the addition of fresh blueberries.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/4 cup light olive oil
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh blueberries

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In large bowl, beat butter, oil and brown sugar until creamy; beat in egg and vanilla.
3. Add flour, oats, baking soda and salt and stir until almost combined; add blueberries and stir just until blended.
4. Drop large spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until set around edges but still soft in middle.
5. Transfer to wire rack to cool.

Makes 1 1/2 dozen cookies.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/18 of recipe; 1 cookie): Calories 110; Total Fat 5g; Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 95mg; Carbohydrates 15g; Fiber 1g; Protein 2g.