Description
Delicious iced oatmeal cookies that bring back fond childhood memories, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the icing, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
For healthier options, use whole grain flour or add nuts/dried fruits. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze them for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: iced oatmeal cookies, cookies, dessert, baking