Ingredients
- For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup rolled oats (lightly pulsed in a food processor)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon light corn syrup (optional, for a shiny sheen)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla or maple extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pulse the rolled oats in a food processor 4-5 times until coarsely ground.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the melted butter with both sugars. Stir in the beaten egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 15-20 minutes (optional).
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie, roll into a ball, and place them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. For flatter cookies, press the dough balls down with your fingers before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly golden.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze: Mix the powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup (optional), and vanilla or maple extract (optional) until smooth.
- Once the cookies are cooled, dip the tops in the glaze and place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Let the icing set before stacking.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, reduce the amount of milk.
- For extra flavor, you can add raisins or chopped nuts to the cookie dough.
- If you want a richer glaze, add a teaspoon of maple syrup instead of vanilla extract for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
