Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of the season with these Healthy Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies. Soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced, they combine wholesome ingredients to create a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Topped with a light icing, these cookies are not only delicious but also easy to prepare. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or gift them to friends and family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk or plant-based milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together rolled oats, whole wheat flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix molasses, honey (or maple syrup), and the egg until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cookies cool completely before icing; mix powdered sugar with milk until desired consistency is reached and drizzle over cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg