Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies: Easy Festive Treat for You
A deliciously festive treat that combines the warm spices of gingerbread with wholesome oatmeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar for icing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, spices, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before icing.
- To make icing, mix powdered sugar with water until smooth, then drizzle over cookies.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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