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Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

These Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies offer a delightful combination of ginger, cinnamon, and wholesome ingredients for a guilt-free treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Instant Oats ensure accurate measurement
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup adjust liquid content if using alternatives
  • 1/4 cup Molasses essential for flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Cloves
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sifted for best results
  • 2 tablespoons Milk use non-dairy for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • kitchen scale
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather your ingredients for the Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, instant oats, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. Stir in the pure maple syrup, molasses, and any additional wet ingredients until well combined.
  4. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  5. After chilling, scoop portions of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, flatten slightly.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough before baking and use precise measurements for ingredients.

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