Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies combine the hearty texture of oatmeal cookies with the warm spices of classic gingerbread. Packed with molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these cookies are irresistibly soft and chewy.

Finished with a light dip of icing that sets perfectly, they’re easy to stack, transport, or gift—making them a delightful addition to any holiday cookie platter!

Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

Yield: 30 cookies

Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies combine the hearty texture of oatmeal cookies with the warm spices of classic gingerbread. Packed with molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these cookies are irresistibly soft and chewy.

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (170g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • 1 and 2/3 cups (210g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) unsulphured or dark molasses (do not use blackstrap; I prefer Grandma’s brand)

Icing:

  • 1 and 1/2 cups (180g) sifted confectioners’ sugar*
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1.5 – 2 Tablespoons milk
  • small pinch each: ground cinnamon and ground ginger, plus extra cinnamon for garnish if desired

Instructions

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