These Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies are a classic for a reason: they're delicious, easy and comforting! Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies with a crispy outer edge and a sweet icing on top.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time12 minutesmins
Total Time22 minutesmins
Course: Cookies
Servings: 45
Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel
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Ingredients
2cupsold-fashioned oats
2cupsall-purpose flour
1Tablespoonbaking powder
1/2teaspoonbaking soda
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
2teaspoonsground cinnamon
1/2teaspoonground nutmeg
1cup(2 sticks) buttersoftened
1cupbrown sugar
1/2cupgranulated sugar
2large eggs
1teaspoonvanilla extract
FOR THE GLAZE:
2cupsconfectioners' sugar
5Tablespoonsmilk
1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners; set aside.
In a food processor, pulse the oats a few times in very short bursts. The key is to break up some of the oats but keep some whole so there are varying textures. Pour the pulsed oats into a medium bowl and add in the remaining dry ingredients.
Meanwhile, in another medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until pale yellow and creamy, about 1 minute. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by the vanilla. Gradually add in the flour/oat mixture, beating slowly until all of the dry ingredients are incorporated.
Scoop out Tablespoon-size balls of dough and place 2" apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking time to ensure even cooking. Cool on the baking sheets.
In a small bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients. Spoon about a teaspoon or two of glaze on top of each cookie, allowing excess to drip off the sides. Allow glaze to set before stacking or serving.