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Iced Oatmeal Cookies

To ensure that your iced oatmeal cookies have the perfect texture (crispy at the edges and soft in the centers), start by watching them in the oven to prevent overbaking. As soon as the edges of the cookies set, they’re ready to come out. Once the cookies are cooled and iced, store them in an airtight container to prevent drying. If you notice they’re becoming too hard, soften them by adding a piece of bread to the container (really, it works!).

Ingredients :
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • GLAZE:
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions :
  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in molasses and vanilla extract. In another large bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture; beat at medium-low speed until combined, 1-2 minutes. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Bake until edges are just set, 10-12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together milk, vanilla extract and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Dip the top of each cookie in the glaze; transfer to a wire rack until set.

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