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- 1 cup instant oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract for icing
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together all dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Melt butter, then whisk in egg, vanilla, maple syrup, and molasses in a small bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures until fully incorporated.
- Scoop and flatten cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.
- Mix icing ingredients until smooth and frost cooled cookies.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for the best results.
Avoid overbaking for perfect texture.
Let icing set for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20