Rhubarb Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter softened
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 2 eggs room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cup quick cooking oatmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups rhubarb finely diced (see note below about using frozen rhubarb)
• For the Cream Cheese Frosting (if desired)
• 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
• 4 tablespoons butter softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 - 3 tablespoons of milk as needed.