Oatmeal cookies are so underrated. Their nutty flavor and texture is the best! Try these oatmeal raisin cookies, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, or banana oatmeal cookies next!
Iced Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
I’ve got the scoop on a cookie recipe that’s super simple but will have everyone raving. With this recipe for iced oatmeal cookies, you take a classic spiced oatmeal cookie and slather it with a sweetened icing for the ultimate indulgence. No need to be a pro baker, just grab some oats, a few kitchen basics, and let the magic happen. Now, let’s talk flavor. These iced oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and have a bit of spice – thanks to cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of molasses. But here’s the real magic: the icing. Two cups of powdered sugar and a splash of milk, and you’ve got a glaze that turns these cookies into sweet perfection. It’s the kind of treat that looks fancy but is a breeze to make. Perfect for all of your holiday parties this season!
Ingredient List
Time to raid your pantry, because the ingredients for these iced oatmeal cookies are extremely simple! Just another reason why this recipe is one of my go-to desserts. (Exact measurements are in the recipe card below.)
Old-Fashioned Oats: Gives a hearty texture to the cookies. All-Purpose Flour: The main ingredient for the cookie dough. Baking Soda and Baking Powder: Make the cookies rise nicely. These also add extra fluffiness to the cookies. Salt: Enhances the overall flavor. Ground Cinnamon and Nutmeg: Bring warm, cozy vibes to the taste. Unsalted Butter: Adds richness to the cookie dough. Salted will also work, just adjust the amount of added salt you use. Dark Brown Sugar: Gives a deep, caramel-like sweetness. Granulated Sugar: Adds a classic sweetness. Eggs: Bind everything together in the dough. Molasses: Adds a unique, rich flavor. Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall taste of the iced oatmeal cookies.
For the Icing:
Milk: Achieves the right consistency for the icing. Powdered Sugar: Forms a sweet glaze on top. It’s so delicious and what makes this recipe so great!! The cherry on top to make a tasty oatmeal cookie recipe even better.
How to Make Oatmeal Cookies With Icing
Iced oatmeal cookies are perfect for the holidays, but so good you’ll want them year-round. Soft and delicious and filled with warm spices, here’s how to whip up a batch:
Preparing the Cookie Dough
Baking the Cookies and Mixing Up the Glaze
Stick With Using Old-Fashioned Oats: Steel cut oats won’t work in this recipe as they don’t bake the same way rolled oats do. You CAN use quick oats if that’s all you have, but you should skip the step where the oats are pulsed. Quick oats are also par-cooked, so the texture of the cookies may end up a little different. If you have them available, always use old-fashioned oats in this recipe for best results. Don’t Over-Pulse the Oats! This is really important. You don’t want to make oat flour out of them and you don’t want too many giant pieces of rolled oats. It should be just a handful of quick pulses with the blender or food processor to get a nice mixture of sizes. Icing Consistency: Thicker is better for the icing. Not only will it set up better, but it will be less likely to fill all the little nooks and crannies on the cookie. Just a couple tablespoons of milk should be enough. Frosting the Cookies: Don’t dip the cookies too deep in the icing. The goal is to get the icing to stick to the highest ridges of the cookie but not into the lowest grooves. I set the top of the cookie in the icing and gave it a little jiggle before lifting it straight up and gently wiping off any excess icing on the side of the bowl.
Can Iced Oatmeal Cookies Be Frozen?
These cookies can be frozen before or after they are iced, but be aware that the icing can sometimes get soft and weep as it thaws. If you plan to freeze these cookies after they are iced, lay them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze them for 2-3 hours before transferring them to a freezer bag or storage container. Thaw the cookies in a single layer to avoid them sticking to each other. Frozen cookies will stay good for up to 3 months.
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