Description
These Iced Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect blend of oats and warm spices, topped with a sweet vanilla icing. They are soft, chewy, and full of comforting flavors.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: Pulse the oats in a food processor briefly. In a bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Make the cookie dough: Cream butter with sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Bake the cookies: Scoop dough onto baking sheet, flatten, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Ice the cookies: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Dip or drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, bake for an extra 1–2 minutes.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
