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Perfectly Soft and Chewy Iced Oatmeal Cookies with Classic Vanilla Glaze

Three delicious iced oatmeal cookies stacked vertically on a wooden surface, covered in white vanilla glaze.
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Make classic, old-fashioned iced oatmeal cookies that are soft and chewy in the center with a sweet, smooth vanilla icing. This recipe uses basic pantry staples for a satisfying homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats by hand until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten the tops slightly with the back of a spoon.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers should still look soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, a drop at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  11. Once cookies are completely cool, dip the tops of each cookie into the vanilla glaze. Let the glaze set completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • For a thicker, bakery-style cookie, slightly underbake them by about one minute.
  • If you want a slightly crisp edge, press the dough balls down more firmly before baking.
  • To prevent the vanilla glaze from cracking, avoid applying it while the cookies are warm.
  • Use quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats if you prefer a less textured cookie.

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