Description
These soft, chewy cookies with a cinnamon-vanilla flavor are topped with a simple sweet glaze for nostalgic old-fashioned comfort. Made with wholesome oats and a creamy icing, they’re perfect for family gatherings or cozy snacks.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups rolled oats
1 cup maple syrup (optional substitution for brown sugar)
8 oz powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and cinnamon
In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy
Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating well
Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined
Stir in rolled oats until evenly distributed
Chill dough in refrigerator for 10-15 minutes
Portion dough into 1.5-inch balls (about 24 cookies), spacing them 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden
Cool cookies completely on wire racks
For the icing: mix powdered sugar with 1-2 tbsp milk until smooth
Drizzle or spread icing over fully cooled cookies
Allow icing to set at room temperature for 15-30 minutes
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture
Chilling the dough enhances flavor and prevents spreading
Icing can be customized with food coloring or citrus zest
Store in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 5 days
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg