Description
These Soft Iced Oatmeal Cookies are a treat to the senses! With a wonderful combination of oats, warm spices, and a sweet icing, they bring comfort and joy. Quick and simple to prepare, they’re perfect for any occasion and will surely satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 eggs plus 1 extra egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla (for icing)
- 1-2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Pulse the rolled oats in a food processor for 10-12 pulses until the mixture is a blend of chopped oats and fine oat flour.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, molasses, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Stir in the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually mix in the processed oat mixture and all-purpose flour until just combined, creating a thick and sticky dough.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes. It can also be stored for up to 3 days if needed.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough a few inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 11-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure to chill the dough to enhance the flavors and improve the texture.
These cookies can be enjoyed warm or completely cooled.
For a fun twist, add chocolate chips or nuts to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg