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Iced Oatmeal Cookies

These Iced Oatmeal Cookies are soft and chewy with a sweet glaze, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened) Ensure butter is softened for easy mixing.
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar Packed brown sugar works best.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature) Room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats Do not substitute with instant oats.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Glaze Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons milk Adjust for desired thickness.
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  4. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Prepare the Baking Sheet: Scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.
Baking
  1. Bake the Cookies: Bake for about 10 minutes, until slightly underbaked in the middle.
  2. Cool Your Cookies: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Glazing
  1. Make the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the Glaze: Once cookies are cooled, drizzle glaze over each cookie and allow to set.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer and then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to three months.