Description
These Iced Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, featuring a soft and chewy texture with warm spices and a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for an afternoon snack or a comforting dessert, these cookies combine wholesome oats with a simple, flavorful icing that adds a perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
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Cookie Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ⅓ 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
Glaze Ingredients
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat until well combined and creamy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring even incorporation.
- Combine dry ingredients: Stir together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, scraping down the sides of the bowl to form a consistent dough.
- Shape the cookies: Use a cookie scoop to portion out 8 equal dough balls. Place them spaced on the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten each slightly.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until they are just set. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- Cool on sheet: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes to firm up before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Prepare glaze: In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract together until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more milk if necessary to ensure it is dip-able but not too runny.
- Glaze the cookies: Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the glaze and place them back on the wire rack. Let the glaze set before serving to enjoy a sweet, smooth finish.
Notes
- For softer cookies, be careful not to overbake.
- You can substitute the vanilla in the glaze with almond extract for a different flavor.
- Make sure the egg is at room temperature to help with better creaming and texture.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- The glaze can be made thicker by using less milk if you prefer a more opaque coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
