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Iced Oatmeal Cookies

Perfect for the holidays, these iced oatmeal cookies are soft, moist, and packed with cinnamon and nutmeg for cozy spiced flavor. Topped with a layer of homemade icing, you'll love every bite!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 24 Cookies
Calories: 242 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ tablespoon molasses
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Icing
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk more as needed
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Add 2 cups old fashioned oats to a blender or food processor and pulse 5-6 times. Be careful not to over-blend the oats! You should have a mix of fine and larger pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pulsed oats, 2 ½ cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup dark brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add 2 large eggs, 1 ½ tablespoon molasses, and 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for an hour.
  5. When the dough is nearly done chilling, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between them. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the pan for 3 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
  7. Once the cookies are completely cooled, make the glaze by whisking 2-3 tablespoons milk into 2 cups powdered sugar. It should be fairly thick so it doesn't run into the ridges and crevices of the cookie. This is what gives it that signature iced oatmeal cookie look. If the icing is too runny, add a little more powdered sugar. It should stick but not run.
  8. Carefully dip the very tops of the cookies into the icing and shake off the excess. Don't dip the cookies too deep. Otherwise, they won't have the right look for a classic iced oatmeal cookie. Let the icing set for an hour or two before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 242kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 105mg (4%) Potassium 96mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 259IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 242

% Daily Value*

Calories 242kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 105mg 4%
Potassium 96mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 259IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.