1-Preparation: First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Measure out your ingredients like 2 cups rolled oats, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to make things go smoothly.

2-Mixing: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together using a hand mixer until light and fluffy, which takes about 2 3 minutes. This step is crucial for that tender crumb in your Crumbl Iced Oatmeal Cookies recipe. Add the egg and vanilla, beating until fully mixed, and if you’re going vegan, use a flax egg made from 1 tablespoon ground flax and 3 tablespoons water.

3-Mixing the Dry Ingredients: Whisk the dry ingredients flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and rolled oats in a separate bowl to ensure everything distributes evenly. If you’re adding mix-ins like nuts, toss them in a bit of flour first. Gradually fold this into your wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid tough cookies.

4-Baking and Icing: Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon portions, place them on your baking sheet, and gently press them down. Bake for 10 12 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway for even baking, until the edges are golden. For the icing, whisk 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar with 2 3 tablespoons milk and a touch of vanilla, then spread it on cooled cookies. If you want to try another quick treat, our mini muffin pancake bites offer a fun twist.