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Iced oatmeal cookies.
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Iced Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

Iced oatmeal cookies made with rolled oats and cinnamon, baked soft and chewy, and finished with a simple powdered sugar icing that sets on top.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 cookies
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

For the Cookies

For the Icing

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugars. Mix at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Fold in the oats using a spatula or wooden spoon.
  • Using a medium spring-loaded cookie scoop, level, and roll about 1.5 tablespoons of the cookie dough and place it on one of the prepared baking sheets, spaced at least two inches apart. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the cookie dough on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should be slightly soft.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the cookies cool, make the icing. In a medium bowl, whisk the powdered sugar with the milk and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
  • Holding the cooled cookies upside down, dip the cookie tops in the icing. Allow cookies to sit for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the icing hardens and sets.

Notes

  • My Top Tip: Soften your butter! When butter is softened, it holds more air, which works with the egg and the baking soda to help the cookies rise. Plus, softening your butter ahead of time will make it easier to beat into the rest of the dough ingredients!
  • Storage: Once the icing has set, store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If it’s humid in your kitchen, you may want to place wax paper or parchment paper between the layers. 
  • Freezing: You can store chewy iced oatmeal cookies in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just wait until they've cooled completely to transfer them to a freezer-safe bag, and when you're ready to eat, you can pop them in the oven directly from frozen. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cookie | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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