Cookie Instructions

• Pulse the oats in a food processor 10-12 times until you have a variety of texture– chopped oats with some oat flour.
• Whisk the pulsed oats, flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• In a large bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together on medium-high speed until creamed, about 3 minutes.
• Add the egg and molasses and beat on high speed until combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and beat again as needed to combine.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low until combined. Dough will be very thick and a little sticky. Cover and chill the dough for 30-45 minutes in the refrigerator, and up to 4 days.
• Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
• Scoop cookie dough, about 1.5 tablespoons of dough per cookie, and place 3 inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake for 12-13 minutes or until lightly browned on the sides.
• Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
• Combine confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of milk in a medium bowl. Whisk until combined.
• Add enough extra milk to make a very thick icing. Whisk in a small pinch each of ground cinnamon and ginger. Lightly dip the tops of the cookies into the icing or drizzle icing on top.
• Icing will set after a few hours, so you can stack, transport, and/or gift the cookies.
• Cookies stay fresh covered at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.