Can I use quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats?

Quick oats will make the texture softer and less chewy. I highly recommend sticking with old-fashioned oats for that classic cookie bite.

Do I need to chill the dough?

Nope! This dough comes together quickly and is ready to bake right away.

Can I skip the icing?

You can, but it's what gives these cookies their iconic look and that sweet vanilla finish. I vote yes on the glaze.

What if my glaze is too thick or too thin?

If it's too thick, stir in a teaspoon of milk at a time. If it's too thin, add a little more powdered sugar until it's thick enough to coat but still drip.

Why are my cookies spreading too much?

Your butter may be too soft or your dough may be overmixed. Try chilling the dough for 20 minutes next time before baking.

Soft Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies

Soft Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies: Glazed Just Right

Recipe by Liliya

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Total Time25 minutes
Yield24 cookies 1x
DietVegetarian

Old fashioned iced oatmeal cookies with soft, chewy centers, warm spices, and a sweet vanilla glaze. Nostalgic, cozy, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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1¼ cups unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

For the glaze:

1½ cups powdered sugar
1½ to 2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in the oats until evenly distributed.
Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets and slightly flatten each cookie.
Bake for 9–11 minutes or until edges are set and centers look soft.
Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet.
For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Dip tops of cooled cookies into glaze, then let set on a wire rack.

Notes

Make sure cookies are completely cool before icing to avoid melting.
Store at room temp for 4 days or freeze glazed cookies for up to 2 months.
Use old-fashioned oats, not quick oats, for best texture.
For thicker cookies, bake in smaller batches or use an 8×8 pan.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 210 kcal
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 115mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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