Iced Oatmeal Cookies

Old-fashioned iced oatmeal cookies are a sweet and crunchy cookie packed with oats, brown sugar, molasses and cinnamon. The sweet glaze adds a signature craggy top!

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 1

Servings:

Ingredients

2 cups (200 grams) old-fashioned oats , divided
1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter
1 cup (200 grams) light brown sugar , packed
½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons molasses , optional
2 ¼ cups (295 grams) all-purpose flour , divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups powdered sugar , sifted
2-3 Tablespoons milk

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a blender or food processor, pulse 1 cup oats 5 times, or just until the oats are broken.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until pale and smooth. Mix in eggs, vanilla, and molasses, if using, until combined.
Add 1/2 flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Mix just until combined. Then mix in the remaining flour, pulsed oats, and remaining 1 cup oats.
Use a medium cookie scoop and scoop onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are just light golden brown. Take them out a little early for softer cookies and bake a little longer for crispier cookies.
Let cookies rest on pan for 2 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack. Allow cookies to cool completely.
Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk in a bowl. Then add about 1 teaspoon of glaze to each cookie and spread evenly over the top. Allow to set until harden.

Notes

Freezer instructions: Cool cookies completely and then place in a freezer bag or an airtight container. Freeze up to 3 months. Remove from the freezer 1 hour before ready to serve, or eat frozen. You can also warm in the microwave for 10 - 15 seconds.

Storage: Store in a covered container at room temperature up to 3 days.

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