Iced Oatmeal Cookies

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These old-fashioned iced oatmeal cookies bring back memories with their tender, chewy texture and sweet, delicately crunchy icing. A classic cookie recipe that stands the test of time! 

I love cookies! I don’t know a better way to put it than that. Fresh cookies just out of the oven have a special place in my heart, and I love being able to hand them out anywhere and everywhere.

Do you remember the days of oatmeal cookie snacks? Some of you might still be living that dream, but for those of you who aren’t, I have a recipe that will definitely bring you back! This easy to make, homemade iced oatmeal cookies recipe will help solve your adult slump and bring you back to your childhood!

Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies are super special. Soft, sweet, and chewy, these cookies melt in your mouth! The firm oatmeal cookie base is complemented by a simple and thin layer of crisp icing on top that is easy to make at home! Looking for more Oatmeal cookie recipes? Check out these Triple Berry Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies!

The best parts of this recipe lie in the background, but they work so well together that you won’t go back to any regular oatmeal iced cookie recipe once you have tried them! I’m talking specifically about cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar! These three spices together will level up your cookie from plain and simple to an iconic treat that is perfect for any autumn gathering, coffee date, or after school snack! 

One super important detail about these cookies! Store them in an AIRTIGHT container! This will ensure that your Iced Oatmeal cookies stay moist and will be soft for a longer period of time. 

Here are just a few more of my homemade cookie recipes! I encourage you to branch out! I have a lot more options for cookies and desserts than you might think . . .

• Malted Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Chocolate Almond Biscotti
• Lemon Cowboy Cookies
• Pumpkin Gingersnap Cookies

• 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats, divided
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup butter flavored crisco
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. 

Step 2: Place ¾ cup of the oats into a food processor and pulse until the oats are partially ground. This might seem like an unnecessary step, but it gives the cookies a great finished texture. 

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. 

Step 4: Using an electric mixer, in a separate mixing bowl, beat the butter together with the Crisco. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar and mix until it’s light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until combined, followed by the vanilla extract. 

Step 5: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet with the mixer on low and beat just until the flour mixture is completely combined, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. 

Step 6: Using a medium cookie scoop or 2 spoons, scoop the cookie dough out in 2 Tablespoon portions, leaving at least 2 inches between each cookie on the cookie sheet. 

Step 7: Bake the cookies at 350 degrees for 11-15 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown along the edges. 

Step 8: Move the cookies to cooling racks to cool completely. 

Step 9: Once the cookies have cooled, in a medium sized bowl whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until it’s smooth and no lumps remain. 

Step 10: Dip just the tops of the cookies into the icing, tapping gently to remove any excess icing and then place back onto the cooling rack until the icing has dried. 

Enjoy your Homemade Iced Oatmeal Cookies! IF you have any leftovers, remember to store them in an airtight container. 

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