Iced Oatmeal Cookies
Soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced — these Iced Oatmeal Cookies are a nostalgic favorite! Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, they’re easy to make and full of cozy flavor. Perfect for holiday cookie trays or anytime snacking!
Servings 16 cookies
Calories 323kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter 1 ½ sticks (12 tbsp) - room temp, unsalted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 ½ cups oats old-fashioned oats - not quick-cook oats
Icing
- 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Cookies
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until the butter is smooth and the sugars have emulsified. It should no longer be gritty.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, molasses, and vanilla, mixing until completely incorporated.
- Stir the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
- Slowly mix the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture. Then mix in the oats until combined.
- Portion the dough into 1 ½ tbsp-sized balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Use the bottom of a glass to gently flatten the dough slightly, taking care not to make it too thin.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until a golden brown color.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
Icing
- Whisk the confectioner’s sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Dip just the tops of the cooled cookies into the icing mixture.
- Place the cookies back on the wire rack to let the icing set before storing them.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Always scrape the edges of the bowls as you work to ensure the ingredients are well mixed.
The butter needs to be at room temperature before starting this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 20g