This Small-batch Oatmeal Cookies recipe makes six big and beautiful cookies, perfectly sweet and spicy, packed with cinnamon and bit of nutmeg and drizzled with vanilla icing.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 12 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 6cookies
Calories 214kcal
Author Tracy
Ingredients
Small-batch Oatmeal Cookies
1/2cup(40g) uncooked oatsquick-cook or old-fashioned
1/2cup(60g) all-purpose flour
3/4teaspoonbaking powder
1/4teaspoonbaking soda
1/8teaspoonsalt
1teaspooncinnamon
1/8teaspoonnutmeg
4tablespoons(2oz) unsalted buttermelted and slightly cooled
1/4cup(50g) granulated sugar
2tablespoons(25g) brown sugar
1large egg yolk
1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
Vanilla Icing (Optional)
1/3cup(40g) powdered sugar
1/4teaspoonvanilla extract
1-2teaspoonsmilk
Instructions
Small-batch Oatmeal Cookies
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line 1 baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
In a food processor, pulse oatmeal 5 or 6 times, until oats are partially chopped, but not completely ground. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and processed oatmeal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together melted, slightly cooled butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Whisk in egg yolk and vanilla until well-combined. Add flour and oatmeal mixture and use a spoon to stir together until well-mixed.
Drop 6 rounded spoonfuls (about 1.5-ounces each) on prepared baking sheet as far apart as possible (these cookies spread) and bake until cookies look just set: 12 minutes for softer cookies, 14 to 16 minutes for crunchy cookies. Cool on the baking sheet until cool enough to handle. If icing, cool completely.
Icing
In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of milk. Add just enough milk, up to 1 teaspoon more, to get a drizzling consistency. Spoon over cooled cookies. Allow icing to set for at least 15 minutes, and enjoy!
Notes
Cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for several days or in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two months.