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Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies ~ Soft in the middle and crispy on the edges, sweet, but not overly so, and the cinnamon and nutmeg really shine through. A really terrific cookie!

Do you remember Iced Oatmeal Cookies from your childhood?

These ‘homemade’ Iced Oatmeal Cookies are so much better than store-bought.
They’re soft with crispy edges, sweet, but not overly so, and the cinnamon and nutmeg really shine. This is darn near the most perfect cookie ever!

The reviews are in – these are everybody’s favorite!

For the pretty craggy top, dip your cookies in the icing instead of spreading on top.

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Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
For the cookie dough:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats *
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (16 tablespoons)
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the icing:
- 2 ½ tablespoons cream, milk or water (more or less as needed for desired consistency)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
- Add the rolled oats to a food processor and pulse 10 times. Don't over process because you want a variety of textures not just a ground oat flour. In a large mixing bowl combine the oats, flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Whisk or stir to combine. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer beat the butter on medium-high about 30 seconds. Add the brown and granulated sugars and mix on medium-high until the batter lightens and becomes fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating just until the yolk disappears into the batter. Lightly beat in the vanilla. Add about ⅓ of the oat and flour mixture to the butter and egg mixture, mixing on a low speed just until blended. Continue adding the flour mixture until it is fully incorporated.
- Using a 2 tablespoon size ice cream or cookie scoop (not heaping - leveled straight across the top of the scoop), roll the dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet at least 2-inches apart. I was able to fit 6 cookies at a time on each pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms just being to brown. Do not over bake.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the cookies rest for 5 minutes before removing to a rack to cool completely.
- To prepare the icing combine the confectioners' sugar with the milk or cream and/or water. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the icing is somewhat thick. Place the icing in a shallow dish or container, about 4x4 inches. Quickly dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the icing and let the excess drip off. Set the dipped cookie on the rack until the icing has set.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container or refrigerator. I stored mine in the fridge and they were perfect!
Recipe Notes
Here are a few more cookie recipes you might enjoy:
Spiced Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
- Doubletree Cookie Recipe ~ from The Little Kitchen
- Coconut Lover’s Oatmeal Cookies ~ from Barefeet in the Kitchen
- Triple Threat Oatmeal Cookies ~ from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Orange Milano Cookies ~ from Saving Room for Dessert
Victoria says
My cookies didn’t flatten while baking like in the photos, nor did they crack so when I dipped the first one it looked awful. I decided to drizzle the icing over the rest of them and it looks better for sure. They taste really great so I will definitely try this recipe again. I thought I was being quite careful not to over process the oats but maybe I did overdo it.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks for the feedback Victoria. Glad you enjoyed the flavor but sorry they didn’t flatten as expected.
jackie says
any tips for high altitude adjustments?
Tricia Buice says
Hi Jackie – I don’t think so but have not tested this recipe in a high altitude area. Good luck – I think they will be fine as written
Stephanie says
I was skeptical that these would turn out as nice as the picture shows. The picture looks so good you’d think the author of the recipe went and bought a package of the store bought ones and snapped some pictures of those! But low and behold! They turned out beautiful! Even better than store bought ones. The flavor is amazing and the icing even hardens( thought not as hard as the store bought) really nicely. Enough so that you can actually stack them up and they don’t turn into a mess. This is my new favorite recipe!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you for the amazing review Stephanie. So glad you enjoyed the cookies as much as we do!
Marie says
It says eggs should be room temperature, should the butter be room temperature as well?
Tricia Buice says
Hi Marie. Yes both the eggs and butter should be at room temperature. Thanks!
sharon says
These were wonderful! i only had organic quick oats so skipped the processor step and it worked fine thankfully. I did add a little ginger and some golden raisins but those were the only tweaks made to the recipe and we thought they turned out divine! As for the texture mine started out after baking slightly crisp on the edges and soft and chewy center, but gradually lost the crispiness but it didnt matter at all to us Lol.
The icing just makes the cookies even better so I recommend that everyone just do it and you will be glad that you took the the time to. They tasted so good plain that I almost didnt, but did anyway and was so happy later on!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks for the feedback Sharon. So glad these worked with your changes 🙂 Sounds terrific with raisins. Yum!!
Lee says
I think we are close in age. I also was very, very, very young we switched from rotary to push button phones. I also remember playing outside with neighbors until the lights came on. That was until we got atari and intellivision game units. Then we began to sit inside all the time.
This recipe was just what I needed. Now if you can copy New York Seltzers . . . 🙂
Tricia Buice says
Nice to meet you Lee! I don’t have anything for New York Seltzers 🙂 but may have to check it out. Take care and stay safe!
Shelby says
Am I able to use aluminum foil instead of parchment paper? Im all out 🙁
Tricia Buice says
Hi Shelby – I would just lightly grease your baking pan. Good luck and enjoy!
Lisa says
The tase and texture is very opposite then the description. They are way to soft and slightly chewy. I didn’t get the crunchy crumbly texture. They are pale in color also.
Tricia Buice says
Sorry you had trouble with the recipe. You can see the cookies are pale in the photos. Not sure why that is a problem. Sounds like you should bake a little longer? You might check your oven to ensure it is baking correctly. Oven thermometers are pretty inexpensive. Good luck.
Karen G says
Can I just say, “wowza.” These are my husband’s favorite cookie. These taste and look as good as the name brand at the store.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks for the feedback Karen! So glad you and your husband enjoyed the cookies. We LOVE them too!
LaLa says
These cookies were delicious! I made a half batch because I was low on butter. I added the full amount of cinnamon and added 1/4 t ground ginger and 1/8 t black pepper. I will definitely make them again.
Tricia Buice says
Outstanding! I love that you added some ginger and black pepper. The cookies must have a nice zing. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Cinthya says
Just made these. Only two things I changed were I added 1.5 cups of chocolates chips to the oats while pulsing them in her food processor and omitted the nutmeg. They came out like they showed in the picture. These are my new recipe.
Tricia Buice says
LOVE your addition of chocolate chips Cinthya! So happy your cookies turned out great. Thanks for giving them a try and for commenting. Have a wonderful New Year!
Ann says
Hubby came all the way down from upstairs and said what is that smell???!!!! Loved the icing! Thank you!!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Ann! These cookies are some of the best we’ve ever had. LOVE them and so glad you did too. Thanks for the feedback.
Kathleen says
Delicious….just like my Mom used to make. Because I only had quick oats, I used them. Two quick pulses in the Kitchen Aide. Worked great!!! Cookies are soft, chewy and looked like bakery cookies. Definitely will be making over and over again. Thanks!!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Kathleen! So glad you enjoyed these cookies. We LOVE them too!
Ruben C. says
My son is allergic to egg, would I be able to use an egg replacer for this? If so, which do you recommend?
Tricia Buice says
Hi Ruben. I’m sorry, but I’m not sure which is the best egg replacement for allergies. I’ve never used them so you might be the best judge. I would read the labels and see if they can be used in baking. Interesting question. Good luck and I hope you find a great product that helps.
Ingrid says
Great cookie recipe! Cookies are very good without the frosting as well! Made my house smell wonderful while baking! Will definitely be making these for the holidays! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks so much for the feedback Ingrid! We love these cookies too, for holidays or just because 🙂
Mara says
These were great. I was hunting for a pumpkin spiced oatmeal cookie and these sounded great. I just swapped the cinnamon for pumpkin spice, a mild substitute. Not sure i could even tell the difference. I also cut the sugar by 1/4 as i was serving these to kids… they turned out so so good. I also used salted butter and added some vanilla bean in bourbon extract to the icing so I got those nice bean flecks. Thank you so much for sharing.
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Mara! I love your adjustments and adore vanilla beans 🙂
Emma says
Can you make the icing with water instead of milk so it has a longer shelf life?
Tricia Buice says
Sure Emma. The icing may not be as white or thick, but it will still be good. Enjoy!
Mom of 1 says
Thank you for the excellent recipe! Mine were not fluffy and soft as some mentioned. The middle was soft, but the edges were perfectly done. I followed the recipe to a T and I also used a brand new box of baking soda and baking powder. Again, thanks for this, it’s the perfect fall cookie! I will be keeping this recipe for years…easy and delish! 🙂
Tricia Buice says
Thanks so much for the feedback. These cookies are hard to beat and always a favorite in our house. Thanks for trying them and for taking the time to come back and let us know how they turned out for you. Yay!!!
Shirley Marciel says
O the cookies are wonderful my grandkids are going to love them .
Tricia Buice says
Outstanding! Thanks Shirley
Elaine C says
These are absolutely delicious. So easy to make. I made these twice this weekend. I did find that brushing the cookies with the icing. I used a silicone pastry brush & it was so much easier with no mess. Will definitely be keeping this recipe.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks so much Elaine! I will try your tip to use a brush for the icing – absolutely brilliant!!! Thanks again for trying the recipe and for coming back and letting us know how it turned out for you 🙂
Stephanie says
This is the only oatmeal cookie recipe I will use. They are amazing! Just made them again for the third time, this time to impress a guy who loves oatmeal cookies. ♥
Tricia Buice says
You made my day Stephanie! I hope “that guy” enjoys these cookies. My husband really enjoyed being lured in with my baking – so maybe these will work for you too! XOXOX
Dona says
I made these today…didn’t change a thing. Hubby loved them! Thanks for a great recipe!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Dona! We appreciate you trying this delicious recipe and thank you for coming back and letting us know how they turned out for you. Bravo!!!
Sarah Gibson says
Absolutely love this recipe! I make them for my fiance, my dad, and my grandad at their request. Which happens to be very frequently LOL. They are so much better than the store-bought ones. Thank you so much!!!!
Ps. And thank you for the tips at the end ; )
Tricia Buice says
Thanks so much Sarah! We adore these cookies and are so happy to gave them a try. We also appreciate you taking the time to stop by and let us know how they turned out for you. Happy baking!!!
Katie says
I wonder if some people have issues with making them due to where they live.
I know elevation can effect these types of things.
I live in Alaska and will be trying these tonight and will let you know the outcome 🙂
Tricia Buice says
Good luck Katie – I hope you love them too!
Kathy says
I made these the first time they were perfect. Best cookies ever. This time they were flat. Didn’t rise why would that be
Tricia Buice says
Hi Kathy. Check your baking powder and baking soda to ensure they’re still active. Other than that, perhaps you over processed the oats? Just guessing here 🙁
Angie says
Do they need to be refrigerated after putting the frosting on?
Tricia Buice says
Hi Angie – no refrigeration required but the cookies will last longer if stored in a cool environment. Thanks!
Nichola says
These cookies are Amazing!! I loveeee oatmeal Ollie’s finally! Thanks so much!
Tricia Buice says
So glad Nichola! Thank you so much. Happy holidays to you and your family.
Charlie says
Hello,
Can I use canned evaporated milk to make the icing
Tricia Buice says
Hi Charlie – I think that will be just fine! Enjoy 🙂
Carly r says
Just made these for my Christmas cookie exchange and I’m in heaven with them! Love this recipe and get to share it with all my friends so excited! Thank you for sharing!!
Tricia Buice says
Outstanding Carly! Thank you for trying the cookie recipe and for the feedback. Have a blessed Christmas!
Rachael R. says
No matter what I do I can’t get these cookies to flatten and be crispy 🙁 🙁 🙁 my fiancé has no problem with the way they come out {puffy and chewy} but I want them crispy like the pictures. I’m not sure what gives :’( I follow the recipe to a T!
Tricia Buice says
Hi Rachael. I’m sorry they’re not turning out like the photos. I think maybe the oats are processed too much? The cookies are crisp around the edges but soft in the middle so maybe the texture is not completely off. Glad you enjoyed them anyway and I’m sure you followed the recipe correctly. Try cutting your processing in half and see if that works. Thanks for trying them – hope that helps!
Cyndei says
Happy holidays Trish!!
We must be the same exact age. I resemble each and every of the time travels you mentioned which has made my heart more full than you know….
Life seems short looking back now but girl there is a lot of life left in us…..don’t stop baking!!
Cyndei, with and e i…like Old McDonald had a farm, e i, ei, O!!
Tricia Buice says
Hi Cyndei! Thank you so much for the lovely comment. I wish you and your family a very happy holiday season! May there be many, many more wondrous memories in our future 🙂 Happy baking to you and thanks again.
Kristen says
I made them using instant oats. I didn’t read that until I had baked them oops! 😊 They turned out fine though! I baked them for only 12 minutes because I like a soft cookie. No matter what I did I couldn’t get the icing to thicken. I used cold milk maybe next time I’ll try warming it up first. Thanks!
Tricia Buice says
So glad they turned out for you Kristen! Not sure about the icing, I used cold milk too. Thank you for the feedback and for trying our recipe!
Kansas Mom says
Does the icing harden well? Asking because we will be traveling and I didn’t know how well this cookie would travel in a car, if not kept in a cooler.
Tricia Buice says
The icing hardens pretty well but if you are concerned, leave out the milk or cream. It won’t be as creamy white and will be less transparent, but it will still taste great. I didn’t have any trouble with the icing when the cookies were stacked together. Pack them carefully and I bet they will be fine. This is a good travel cookie!
Brigitte says
The cookies I made turned out perfect! I was a little leary about making them for the first time after reading all the comments. The one thing everyone said was the cookie was delisious whether it turned out like the picture or not so I had to give them a try. Although I used vegan butter and Aquafaba instead of eggs for the cookie and coconut milk from the can in place of milk for the icing. My grandchildren and the children that come over to play with my grandchildren loved the cookies! I’m not Vegan, but my good friend and her family are so I enjoy trying new recipes that I can share with them. This oatmeal cookie recipe was a hit and I know I will be making it again….. Next time I make them I am going to try grinding up some nuts and snipping some raisins to add to the cookie dough. Thank you for sharing this deilous cookie recipe!
Tricia Buice says
Yeah! Thanks for the feedback Brigitte and I’m so happy it turned out with your changes too. I love these cookies, and they’re so pretty too. Thank you for letting us know. Your comment will help our readers and it makes me happy too!
Shannan says
Help! The first time I made these they were perfect. Since then, however, they’ve been super puffy! I’ve tried different types of pans, grinding the oatmeal less, grinding it more and I even smushed them down at various times in the baking. They still taste good but it’s not the same! Any thoughts?
Tricia Buice says
Hi Shannan – I’m not sure what is going on unless you changed brands of oats, butter or live in a location with big swings in humidity maybe. I’m sorry I don’t have a full-proof answer 🙂 I’ve always had good results with this recipe and just love it. Again sorry!
Sophia says
I will never buy oatmeal cookies again after finding this recipe! These are exactly what cookie lover needs, buttery, savory,soft, crunchy and sweet but not too sweet!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Sophia! I love these cookies too – and they are such a treat. Thanks again for the feedback and for trying our recipe!
Sydney says
I made these cookies today and they are amazing! I followed the recipe exactly as written (I just halved it) and they spread perfectly, had a bumpy texture on top, and the icing looks just like yours do in your pictures. I love how the icing on top resembles snow– they’re perfect Christmas cookies! Thank you again for the fabulous recipe, it’ll now be a go-to winter cookie for me!
Tricia Buice says
Hi Sydney!!! I cannot thank you enough for commenting about your experience with these wonderful cookies. People often comment when things don’t turn out completely right – but less so when they are happy. So thank you very, very much! I loved these cookies and can’t wait to make them again. They do look like wintertime! Have a wonderful holiday season and thanks again.
Boys hockeynana says
Just finished making them and both my husband and daughter said they were delis. Couldn’t get them to spread and was very careful about the oats but after seeing that the first ones out of the oven were still quite puffy I took the bottom of my 1/2cup measuring cup, dipped it in sugar – just enough so it didn’t stick to the cookie – and applied a little pressure to flatten them out a bit. They turned out perfect. Waaay too much icing left over so just had to make sugar cookies to use up lol
Tricia Buice says
Thanks so much for the feedback! Glad they liked them!
Kelly says
Hi there,
Do you know if these freeze well. And would you think i should freeze baked unbaked or baked.
Thank you.
Kelly
Tricia Buice says
Hi Kelly – I would bake the cookies, then freeze. I would wait to do the icing after they are thawed out. But either way, they should be great to freeze! Thanks for the terrific question Kelly! Have a super holiday season.
Darla Andrade says
I love crunchy iced oatmeal cookies with a hot cup of straight black coffee! There is just something about the coffee that makes those cookies so good! Anyway, All I had in the cubboard was Quaker quick oats. I decided to try it anyway and mine cracked. They were delicious! Although I did tweak it a little and add more cinnamon. Thank you for sharing this great recipe!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Darla! Glad the quick oats worked out for you. Have a lovely weekend and thanks so much for the feedback 🙂
Alissa says
Frosting tip! Use a silicone brush and brush it on if you want it to look like the picture. I also had to add a lot more powder sugar to thicken. Next time I will start with less liquid since it made more than enough frosting! I also flattened my dough balls before putting in oven to make the cookies come out more flat.
Tricia Buice says
What a great idea Alissa! Thanks so much for the feedback and for trying the cookies. They are one of our favorites 🙂 Have a great week and thanks again!
Prudy Copas says
Just made these for our youth group in the morning. These are a great. Only change I made was using white whole wheat flour instead of all purpose. Thanks!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks for the comment and feedback Prudy. These are wonderful cookies – one of our favorites. Great substitution too 🙂
Lisa says
Opps! I didn’t read the recipe all the way through and did not put any of the oats in the food processor! No fear! Just flattened the dough a little with a spatula. Look and smell great! Iced nicely once I got the consistency right. I think the nutmeg is a nice inclusion.
Tricia Buice says
Yeah! So glad they worked out for you. Funny little cookies but so worth making! Love them – thanks for letting me know 🙂
Alyssa says
Wow these look amazing! Will definitely be making these this weekend!:)
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Alyssa – I hope you love them as much as we do. Please read the directions a couple of times before starting – it’s easy but you need to follow the directions exactly to get the cracked top. No worries! Thank you so much!
Lisa M says
I only had quick oats and I took a chance and tried it anyways……. They came out great!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks so much Lisa! I absolutely love these cookies. Thank you for the feedback. Enjoy 🙂
Terri S. says
Do these freeze well? Can I bake them in advance and pop them into the freezer?
Tricia Buice says
Hi Terri! I have not tried freezing these cookies, but unfrosted and well sealed, I bet they would be great. I would love to know how they turn our for you! Thanks so much for commenting and reading.
Sally cohick says
These turned out just perfect! A big hit in my house.????
Tricia Buice says
I am so happy to hear from you Sally! Thank you very much for the feedback – we loved these cookies 🙂 Have a lovely weekend!
patricia says
This is a tricky recipe, I made 2 batches, the second WITHOUT baking powder which makes them rise and puff, and they were perfectly flat and round; I wonder if your baking powder was old or just a bad batch -it’s happened to me before a few times even with name brands that were just opened. I tried the icing a few different ways in small batches, and the addition of the water just seems to make it runny and gives the cookies more of a glazed look; the cream is best. I wanted mine crispier like the store bought kind( if I could find them) so I baked them a few extra minutes and the texture was right but it turned them too dark.. Ugh!! A friend who is a chef told me to try a cookie press next time , plus I’m going to try adding raisins.
Tricia Buice says
Wow Patricia – you really did some testing. I just didn’t have any trouble with them. I will test again but no I don’t think my baking powder was old. I bake a lot and keep fresh ingredients since my blog business depends on it. Not sure if you were responding to another commenter – but thanks for letting us know how it went for you.
Bethy says
I want mine flat and crispy. Thanks for the tip.
Have you tried it with the raisins yet? How was it?
Tricia Buice says
I have not tried these with raisins – so please let me know if you do! Thanks Bethy – hope you love them
Jaclyn says
I haven’t even gotten to the frosting part yet, but I can’t believe how beautifully round and flat these cookies are turning out. They look and SMELL perfect. I can’t wait to add the frosting. My dad is going to love these. Thank you for the recipe, Tricia.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks so much for the feedback Jaclyn! So happy they turned our for you 🙂 We love them!
Brianna Mintz says
I just got done making these cookies. I followed the recipe to a “T”. I even pulsed the oats in the food processor like suggested, but they were not flat like the cookies shown above. My icing looked good until i put it on the cookie. It did not get the pretty crakes as in the picture. Im not sure what went wrong…
Tricia Buice says
Oh Brianna … I am very sorry. Did you dip the cookies upside down in the icing instead of spreading? My icing was a little thick and more on the sticky side. If it was too runny it would go down into the cracks. I adapted the recipe from one posted at Mother Thyme I’ve only made these once and those are the ones in the photos. I used rolled oats and processed them in the food processor as described. She notes that you don’t want to over-process the oats as they will not spread. Perhaps they were too finely ground? If you try again and they turn out for you, please let us know so I can share the comments with our readers. Thanks for getting in touch. I hope it helps and hope you had a beautiful holiday season.
Momma Cowchick says
No, the cookies didn’t spread out and didn’t have the little cracks. After the first batch I spread them with a fork.
Tricia Buice says
Hello again – thanks for the followup. The recipe is adapted from one posted on Mother Thyme. You may have seen my note at the bottom of the recipe, but she indicated they would not turn out like this unless you process the oats in a food processor. NOTE: This recipe has only been tested using Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats processed in a food processor for the combination of textures that appear above. Do not substitute quick oats or oat bran for the rolled oats. (recipe adapted from Mother Thyme) I hope this helps and truly hope you will try again. I’ve only made these once and they turned out as you can see in the photos. Read over her notes and see if that helps. Good luck and thanks so much for reading and trying the recipes.
Momma Cowchick says
Is the 1 Tbs baking powder a typo? Seems like alot of baking powder. I made these cookies and they didn’t look anything like the picture, but they were still good.
Tricia Buice says
Sorry they didn’t turn out the same as mine but happy they still tasted good. No typo on the 1 tablespoon baking powder – that is correct. Thanks for trying the recipe. Was it just the icing part that looked different?
scrambledhenfruit says
Love those cookies! Yours are picture perfect and I wish I had one right now! I remember how thrilled I was in college to borrow a friend's calculator and not have to use my slide rule. 🙂
Daniela Grimburg says
Mmh, these cookies sound heavenly!<br />Just perfect to accompany my daily cup of coffee.
Emilie says
I just made these, and they turned out thick and soft not crispy. Any idea what went wrong? My icing definitely does look like yours either. Help!
Tricia Buice says
Sorry you had trouble Emilie. Mine were soft in the middle and crispy on the outside edges but the icing has something to do with keeping the cookie soft. I think it is essential to pulse the old-fashioned oats in the food processor, just until you have a combination of whole oats and some oat flour. Ten pulses and mine was perfect. Don't substitute quick oats or oat bran for the
Karen says
I too just made these and I pulsed 10 quick times and no cracks! Puffy in the middle too. They have great flavor and if I very lightly dipped cookie the icing looks great. What am I doing wrong?
Tricia Buice says
Hi Karen – sorry to be so late in replying. I was in the mountains for 5 days with no internet. I am not sure why these crack for some and not for others. It may have to do with humidity, brand of oats, etc. It sounds like you did everything right but perhaps a slightly longer (full 1 second) pulse would help? I hope to test these again and will update the recipe if I find the answer. Sorry they didn’t crack but hope you liked them anyway.
Marianne A. says
Me too. Puffy and soft.
Tricia Buice says
Sorry – don't submerge the cookies in the icing … not "emerge." It's early! Have a great weekend.
Emilie says
I made another half batch tonight, and they turned out better! I only pulsed 1/2 of the oats because my blender pulverizes quickly. So half oat "flour" and half whole oats. I also smooshed the dough balls down some and cooked longer. With the icing, I added very little liquid to the sugar, and it was perfect! This recipe is going in our recipe book, and will likely be a Christmas
Ashley says
Mine came out think too and icing was transparent! They were soft and delicious.. I followed the recipie to the tee… I think I will have to flatten the balls too and less milk and water on icing so it looks white like in the pics!
Tricia Buice says
Sorry these didn’t come out like the photos. I don’t know what to recommend other than check the original post at Mother Thyme for tips about processing the oats. I think I’m going to have to make them again and see if they come out different for me. Glad they tasted good though – thanks for the comment, it helps to hear from readers!
Sue/the view from great island says
I had such a grin on my face as I read this post — I do remember those cookies and yours are GORGEOUS! Pinning and sharing!!
Sue/the view from great island says
I had such a grin on my face as I read this post — I remember these cookies and yours are GORGEOUS! Pinning and sharing!
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
These really do look like those cookies. Amazing!!! I used to wish those were in my lunch! And as for the first cool thing…I hate to say it but I remember getting a color tv. And then a microwave. It was gigantic and heavy and took up an entire counter.
Kitchen Belleicious says
girl! GIRL! They truly look exactly like the old fashioned oatmeal iced cookies- even down to how the icing falls in between those cracks on the top. WOW! I am amazed and hungry and so impressed.
Angie Schneider says
These oatmeal cookies look stunning, Tricia. Really love how the icing looks…simply irresistible.
Cheri Savory Spoon says
Hi Tricia, these cookies do look like the Mothers Old Fashioned that I remember, they were my favorite growing up. Can't remember exactly what cool technology thing but I'm thinking the remote control for the tv as us kids were the remote control before the actual devise.
Resa says
Did they have fudge stripes and ginger? They were my mom’s favorite and would love to fine a recipe
Tricia Buice says
No fudge stripes on these cookies. And no ginger – but if I come across something like that I will pass it on! Have a happy Thanksgiving
Karen Harris says
Oh how I remember our first push button phone, and our first remote control TV. Glorious, both of them. My favorite story that I tell my children is how we used to have to plan a day in advance for a baked potato. They aren't impressed. I guess you had to have been there to get it. I bet you understand LOL! These cookies look amazing. One of my favorites.
Chris Scheuer says
These look so wonderful Tricia, like a delicious, old fashioned bakery. I do remember getting our first push button phone and thinking it was so cool. But I always wanted my own "princess" phone and that never happened, oh well. It is funny how everything has changed and seems to be changing faster every day!
Anna and Liz Recipes says
Love these cookies Tricia !! We remembered littles Debbie as well! <br />The fax machine was really cool for my husbands business when they first came out. Anyway, I will be making these cookies for my grandchildren this week while I am babysitting. My daughter will be giving birth to our third grandchild – another boy! Thanks for the recipe !! Warmly. Anna
SavoringTime in the Kitchen says
These really do look perfect and delicious, Tricia! I love how the icing looks too.<br /><br />I remember the whole switch from film cameras to digital and how easy it made take pictures. Where would we be without digital cameras for our blogs 🙂 It's funny, though, how so little has changed over the years when it comes to making cookies.
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says
I love that these cookies come with memories of childhood. And any cookie with icing gets a vote from me 🙂
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
Just SEEING those cookies brought a flashback of memories! Wow! I remember getting a TV!! Mercy. Now, I feel really old. LOL! But, I'm with you… who'da thunk we'd have our own spots on an INTERNET… and what the heck is that?! 😉 These sound delicious. Have a great week, Tricia! blessings ~ tanna
KB says
Do you really mean 1 tablespoon baking powder? Unfortunately I went with the recipe as written , spacing them 3 inches away from each other and got 1 huge cookie. Unfortunately I wasted a lot of ing
Tricia Buice says
Hi KB. Yes the recipe is correct as written. So sorry you had problems. I’m not sure what went wrong but I have not had that kind of experience. We love these cookies and I’m sure you would too – hope you’ll try again sometime.
Erin says
Oh yum! I haven't had these kinds of cookies in so long!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks for the link! Lovely recipe – it sounds wonderful. Have a great week!