Iced Oatmeal Cookies

I am kicking it off with these classic Iced Oatmeal Cookies.  I heard they are Santa’s favorite. These cookies are simply delicious!  They have such great flavor and texture.  I have to admit, these are probably one of my top five all-time favorite cookies, no matter what time of year it is.  The are dangerously good, so beware once you start eating these you may have a hard time putting them down.  This is coming from experience. 

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, these are super easy to make.  Just make the dough, drop, bake and glaze.  If you are going to any cookie exchange parties this year, I highly recommend making these. 

The gift of food is always the best present.  Make these cookies and place them in pretty packaging along with a recipe card.  They will make a lovely gift everyone will love. 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup 2 sticks butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze

• 2 cups confectioners sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray baking sheets with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Place rolled oats in a food processor and pulse for about 10 seconds until coarse.
3. Mix oats with flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
4. Using an electric mixer cream butter and sugars.
5. Add in eggs one at a time then vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add in flour mixture until combined.
7. Roll dough into 2 tablespoon size balls and place on baking sheet spacing about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the bottoms begin to brown.
9. Please visit Iced Oatmeal Cookies for full instructions.