Description
These Iced Oatmeal Cookies are a comforting treat combining hearty old-fashioned oats with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, all topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Soft and chewy with a delightful sugary finish, they’re perfect for any occasion or a cozy afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- ½ cup butter, softened
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1 & ¼ cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Vanilla Glaze
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a mixing bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract until the batter is light, fluffy, and homogenous.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the oats, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir this into the wet ingredients, scraping the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well incorporated.
- Shape cookies: Using a cookie scoop, form 8 equal dough balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Lightly flatten each ball to help them bake evenly.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until they are just set. Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1.5 tablespoons milk, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding a little more milk if the glaze is too thick.
- Glaze the cookies: Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the vanilla glaze and place them back on the wire rack. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- For softer cookies, do not overbake; remove them as soon as the edges are set.
- The glaze can be customized by adding a few drops of lemon juice or a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
- Make sure the egg is at room temperature to help the dough come together smoothly.
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats, as quick oats will change the texture of the cookies.
