Description
Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies are the ultimate festive treat, blending the warm spices of ginger and cinnamon with chewy oatmeal goodness. Topped with a luscious icing, these cookies evoke cozy winter memories and are perfect for sharing during holiday gatherings or any time you crave comfort. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, they promise joy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup icing sugar (for glazing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and molasses until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined, then gradually add the dry mixture.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked. Cool on wire racks before icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg