Description
These nostalgic cookies feature a perfectly spiced dough made with pulsed oats for a unique texture, topped with a sweet vanilla icing that sets firmly. They offer a delightful balance of chewy centers and crisp edges, making them a timeless treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Unsulphured Molasses
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups Confectioners’ Sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Pulse the old-fashioned oats in a food processor 10 to 12 times until you have a mixture of fine flour and small pieces.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the pulsed oats, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter with the brown and granulated sugars for about 2 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract on high speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure even distribution.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until a thick dough forms, then cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop 1.5 tablespoons of dough for each cookie, place them 3 inches apart, and bake for 11 to 12 minutes.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack, then dip the cooled tops into a thick icing made of confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla.
Notes
To ensure the best texture, make sure your butter is truly at room temperature but not melting, as this helps the creaming process create those tiny air pockets. If the icing seems too thin, add more confectioners’ sugar a tablespoon at a time until it reaches a dip-able consistency that won’t run off the edges.
- Prep Time: 60 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American