Description
Classic Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies bring nostalgic comfort from Grandma’s kitchen with their perfectly crisp edges and sweet vanilla glaze. Warm spices and hearty rolled oats create a delightful treat that connects generations of bakers with simple, irresistible charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups oats (quick cooking or old fashioned)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 0.75 cup shortening
- 0.5 cup sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.75 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Liquid Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons milk
- Water as needed
Frosting:
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend shortening with granulated and brown sugars using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light and airy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate room temperature water and pure vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, stirring until fully integrated.
- Gradually sift and fold dry ingredients – including all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt – into the wet mixture, mixing until a uniform dough forms.
- Gently fold rolled oats into the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Drop rounded tablespoons (15 milliliters) of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing each dollop approximately 2 inches (5 centimeters) apart.
- Bake cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges turn golden brown and centers appear slightly soft.
- Remove cookies from oven and allow them to cool completely on wire racks for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare a simple glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk or water until smooth and glossy.
- Carefully dip the top of each cooled cookie into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off, then place on a wire rack to set for 20-30 minutes.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain their soft texture and delightful crunch.
- Crumble leftover cookies into yogurt or sprinkle over ice cream for a delicious dessert twist.
- Customize the glaze by adding a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of maple extract for extra flavor complexity.
- Freeze unbaked cookie dough balls for spontaneous baking moments, extending your cookie enjoyment.
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the most authentic and hearty cookie texture, avoiding instant or quick-cooking varieties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg