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Cozy Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies Recipe with Perfect Icing

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Warm, spiced gingerbread oatmeal cookies with a chewy texture and a drizzle of sweet icing—perfect for holiday baking or cozy treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer).
  3. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers will appear slightly soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the icing, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
  10. Drizzle or pipe the icing over the cooled cookies. Allow the icing to set before serving or storing.

Notes

[‘Chill the dough for 30 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape better.’, ‘Don’t overbake—the cookies will finish setting as they cool.’, ‘Use fresh spices for the best flavor.’, ‘Adjust icing consistency by adding more powdered sugar or milk as needed.’, ‘Bake one cookie first to test dough spread and adjust flour if necessary.’]

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Keywords: gingerbread, oatmeal cookies, holiday baking, chewy cookies, spiced cookies, Christmas cookies, easy dessert, festive treats

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