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Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies

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 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Cookies
Servings: 45
Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • FOR THE GLAZE:
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 5 Tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 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.