Delicious Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies
Delight in the comforting aroma of homemade iced gingerbread oatmeal cookies. Infused with aromatic spices and sweet molasses, these cookies offer a satisfying crunch on the outside and a chewy center drizzled with icing. Perfect for cozy gatherings or festive celebrations, they make wonderful gifts that fill your home with holiday cheer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup icing sugar (for drizzling)
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, cinnamon, and ginger.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter, sugar, and molasses until light and fluffy.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks before drizzling with icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg