Iced Oatmeal Cookies
Soft, chewy, and irresistibly sweet, these iced oatmeal cookies are a nostalgic treat that combines wholesome old-fashioned rolled oats with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for a comforting flavor profile. Perfectly golden and lightly crisp around the edges, these cookies are finished with a creamy vanilla glaze that adds the ideal touch of sweetness. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and baked to perfection in under 15, they’re the ultimate homemade dessert for any occasion. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee or as an after-school snack, these easy iced oatmeal cookies are sure to delight cookie lovers of all ages.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups Light brown sugar, packed
- 2 units Large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1.5 tablespoons Milk (for glaze)
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Add the rolled oats to a food processor and pulse 8-10 times until they break down slightly but are not fully ground into flour.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the processed oats, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, dip the tops of each cookie into the glaze and allow the excess to drip off. Alternatively, you can drizzle the glaze over the cookies using a spoon.
Place the glazed cookies back on the wire rack and allow the glaze to set for about 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.2 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.6 g | 483% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 761 mg | 254% | |
| Sodium | 2482 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 663.5 g | 241% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 433.3 g | ||
| Protein | 50.1 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1197 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
