Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Iced Oatmeal Cookies. This easy recipe yields crispy yet chewy cookies that are perfect for any occasion—from after-school snacks to dessert at family gatherings. Each cookie is topped with a creamy vanilla icing, bringing an extra layer of sweetness that complements the hearty oats beautifully. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this treat is not only fun to make but also great for bonding with kids in the kitchen. Enjoy these nostalgic delights fresh out of the oven or as part of a dessert platter; they’re sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups oats (quick cooking or old fashioned)
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- water as needed
Instructions
- Cream the shortening and sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the water and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture until combined.
- Gently fold in oats until evenly distributed.
- Drop dough onto greased baking sheets using a medium cookie scoop.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- For icing, mix milk and powdered sugar until smooth, adding water as needed for desired consistency.
- Dip the tops of cooled cookies into icing and let excess drip off before placing back on the wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg