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    Iced Oatmeal Cookies

    Oct 5, 2020 · Modified: Jan 10, 2023 by Sandra Flegg

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    Soft and chewy, these lightly spiced oatmeal cookies have a lovely texture. The sweetness of the icing compliments the oatmeal perfectly. Delicious with a tall glass of milk or a cup of coffee. They're addictive!

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    About these cookies

    The flavour

    Guys, these cookies are REALLY delicious. Don't let the cinnamon in this recipe fool you - you don't taste the cinnamon. Instead, you have this blend of deliciousness and if you had to guess what was in it, it would be a mystery. It does, however add to the complexity of the flavour and pairs beautifully with the oatmeal.

    These cookies stay soft and chewy and if they last, you will love them just as much in the next day or two. You know how some cookies taste amazing when they come out of the oven, but then not so much the next day? Well, these cookies just don't stop! 🙂

    The thin layer of icing gives them a sweetness that you will love in every bite.

    They're so easy to make!

    This is a fool-proof recipe. This would be a great recipe to make with kids in the kitchen. It's quick to mix up and the icing isn't too messy to work with. A simple dip and drip and then the cookies sit until the icing sets.

    Step-by-step instructions for making these delicious Iced Oatmeal Cookies

    Cookies

    1. Using a food processor, process rolled oats 5 times. You want the oats to break down a little, but not completely or they will turn into oat flour. A quick burst will do it, press the button five times, then set aside.

    2.  In a large mixing bowl, or stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat butter, granulated sugar,  and brown sugar until light and fluffy. 

    3. Add in eggs and vanilla and beat until well combined. 

    4. In a small bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cinnamon and salt.

    5. Gradually add in flour and mix on low speed just until combined.

    6. Add in oatmeal and blend on low speed just until combined. The mixture will be thick. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides and mix again once or twice by hand.

    7. Using a heaping tablespoon, shape and roll into balls, press down to flatten slightly, then place on ungreased cookie sheet. 

    Unbaked iced oatmeal cookies on a baking sheet ready to go into the oven.

    8. Bake in 350F oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Cookies will still be soft in the middle. 

    9. Cool on baking sheet for two minutes, then transfer to wire cooling rack. (cookies must be cooled completely before icing) At least one hour.

    Icing

    10. In a small mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and milk. If mixture is still thick, add milk, one teaspoon at a time until the consistency is a little runny. 

    11. Take cooled cookies one at a time and dip the top of the cookie into the icing. Tilt the cookie from side to side and top to bottom to even out the coating. Hold upside down until the excess icing has dripped back into the bowl. Set on wire rack. (clean up will be easier if you place a piece of plastic wrap or paper towelling underneath the wire rack). 

    If you have little bubbles in the icing, use the tip of a sharp knife to gently pop them and they will disappear.

    Allow the icing to set completely before stacking into a plastic storage container. 

    A few more great cookie recipes that you might like!

    • Date Filled Oatmeal Cookies
    • Easy Oatmeal Apple Cookies Recipe
    • Oatmeal Raisinet Cookies
    • Oatmeal Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies
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    Iced Oatmeal Cookies


    ★★★★★

    4.5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Sandra Flegg
    • Total Time: 22 minutes
    • Yield: 30
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    Description

    Soft and chewy, these lightly spiced oatmeal cookies have a lovely texture. The sweetness of the icing compliments the oatmeal perfectly. Delicious with a tall glass of milk or a cup of coffee. They're addictive!


    Ingredients

    Cookies

    ½ cup granulated sugar

    1 cup brown sugar

    1 cup butter, room temperature

    2 cups rolled oats, processed 5 times

    2 eggs

    1 tsp. vanilla

    2 cups all-purpose flour

    2 tsp. baking powder

    ½ tsp. baking soda

    1 tsp. cinnamon

    ½ tsp. salt

    Icing

    2 cups powdered icing sugar

    3 tbsp. milk


    Instructions

    Cookies

    1. Using a food processor, process rolled oats 5 times. You want the oats to break down a little, but not completely or they will turn into oat flour. A quick burst will do it, press the button five times for one second. Set aside.

    2.  In a large mixing bowl, or stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat butter, granulated sugar,  and brown sugar until light and fluffy. 

    3. Add in eggs and vanilla and beat until well combined. 

    4. In a small bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.

    5. Gradually add in flour mixture and mix on low speed just until combined.

    6. Add in oatmeal and blend on low speed just until combined. The mixture will be thick. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides and mix again once or twice by hand.

    7. Using a heaping tablespoon, shape and roll into balls, press down to flatten slightly, then place on ungreased cookie sheet. 

    8. Bake in 350F oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Cookies will still be soft in the middle. 

    9. Cool on baking sheet for two minutes, then transfer to wire cooling rack. (cookies must be cooled completely before icing) At least one hour.

    Icing

    10. In a small mixing bowl, combine  powdered sugar and milk. If mixture is still thick, add milk, one teaspoon at a time until the consistency is a little runny. 

    11. Take cooled cookies one at a time and dip the top of the cookie into the icing. Tilt the cookie from side to side and top to bottom to even out the icing. Hold upside down until the excess icing has dripped back into the bowl. Set on wire rack. (clean up will be easier if you place a piece of plastic wrap or paper towelling underneath the wire rack). 

    If you have little bubbles in the icing, use the tip of a sharp knife to gently pop them and they will disappear.

    Allow the icing to set completely before stacking into a plastic storage container. 

     

    Notes

    Store cookies in covered container at room temperature.

    Freezing Instructions:

    Freeze cookies without icing them. Prepare icing once cookies have thawed at room temperature. 

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 12 minutes
    • Category: Cookies
    • Method: Baked
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cookie
    • Calories: 151
    • Sugar: 10.5 g
    • Sodium: 68.2 mg
    • Fat: 6.5 g
    • Saturated Fat: 4 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 20.9 g
    • Fiber: 0.8 g
    • Protein: 2 g
    • Cholesterol: 28.7 mg

    Keywords: cookies, oatmeal

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    1. Liz

      July 05, 2021 at 6:34 pm

      These cookies are yummy but the dough is very difficult to work with. I drizzled the icing over the cookie rather than dunking it.

      ★★★★

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      • Sandra

        July 05, 2021 at 6:36 pm

        Thanks for your feedback! Drizzling over the cookie is a great idea too!

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        • Maria

          July 05, 2021 at 10:48 pm

          What does it mean after rolled oats, when it says processed 5 times?

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          • Sandra

            July 05, 2021 at 10:52 pm

            As per the instructions below the ingredients, you would use a food processor to pulse/chop the oats a few times. It breaks them down a little. Hope that helps! Thanks 🙂 Sandra

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            • Maria

              July 08, 2021 at 9:53 am

              Thank you .

            • Sandra

              July 08, 2021 at 10:19 am

              Thank you for stopping by! 🙂

          • Maria

            July 08, 2021 at 7:59 pm

            In the oven now
            Can't wait to try

            Reply
            • Sandra

              July 08, 2021 at 8:02 pm

              I hope you enjoy them! They are a family favourite 😉

    2. Gail

      November 23, 2021 at 12:49 pm

      I bet raisins added to it would be good

      Reply
      • Sandra

        November 24, 2021 at 2:56 pm

        Yes, that's a great idea!! 🙂 Sandra

        Reply
    3. Tim

      January 24, 2023 at 12:45 pm

      You have so many amazing cookie recipes on your blog it's hard to pick a favourite because they are all so good. But these iced oatmeal cookies are a personal favourite. The texture and flavour with the icing is out of this world delicious!! Best oatmeal cookies ever. We have never had any problems making them. People in the family actually hide them when they get them from us!!

      ★★★★★

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