Description

Iced oatmeal cookies are the quintessential treat that combines nostalgia with irresistible flavor. Soft and chewy, these delightful cookies are topped with a sweet icing that enhances their comforting taste. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying solo with your favorite cup of coffee, they’re sure to warm your heart and satisfy your sweet tooth. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe will have you baking up batches of happiness in no time.

Ingredients

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1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 large egg (room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
3 tbsp milk or cream (for icing)
1 tsp vanilla extract (for icing)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In another bowl, mix rolled oats, flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt; then gradually add this to the wet mixture.
Drop dough onto an ungreased baking sheet about two inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; let cool completely.
For icing, combine sifted powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over cookies once cooled.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 120
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg