How to Make Self Frosting Oatmeal Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Self-frosting oatmeal cookies are a delicious and unique treat that combines the chewy texture of oatmeal cookies with a sweet, creamy frosting. These cookies are a perfect combination of flavors and textures, making them a crowd-pleasing dessert for any occasion.

What sets these cookies apart from traditional oatmeal cookies is the self-frosting aspect. Instead of needing to frost each cookie individually, the frosting is baked right into the center of the cookie, creating a beautifu...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar, white sugar, and vegetable oil until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture, then mix in the rolled oats. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Roll cookie dough into walnut sized balls, roll the balls in the confectioners sugar to coat, and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    107 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 58mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 27mg