Simple Homemade Oatmeal Cookies with Warm Cinnamon Glaze

Ingredients

• •1 cup all-purpose flour
• •1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• •1/2 cup granulated sugar
• •1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• •1 large egg
• •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• •1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• •1/2 cup powdered sugar
• •1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for glaze)
• •2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix just until combined.

6. 6

   Fold in the rolled oats.

7. 7

   Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. 8

   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center looks slightly underbaked.

9. 9

   Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Meanwhile, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and milk until smooth.

11. 11

    Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and let it set for a few minutes before serving.