Imagine biting into a perfectly soft, warmly spiced oatmeal cookie with a delicate, sweet icing that melts in your mouth – and the best part? These cookies are not just delicious, but they can easily be made gluten-free! Whether you're catering to dietary restrictions or simply love a classic American treat, these Iced Oatmeal Cookies are about to become your new favorite go-to dessert that will have everyone asking for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 32 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free oats
- 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1-2 tbsp milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together gluten-free oats, gluten-free flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set but still soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the icing, whisk powdered sugar and milk together in a small bowl until smooth. Add milk gradually to achieve desired consistency.
- Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread icing over the top of each cookie using a spoon or piping bag.
- Allow icing to set for 10-15 minutes before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Tips
- Use room temperature butter and egg for smoother mixing and better cookie texture
- Don't overmix the dough – this can lead to tough, dense cookies
- For perfectly uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop
- Allow cookies to cool completely before icing to prevent melting
- Adjust milk in the icing gradually to achieve your desired drizzling or spreading consistency
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or using brown butter instead of regular butter
- Store cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to maintain freshness
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg
