Self Frosting Oatmeal Cookies

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These oatmeal cookies make their own frosting while they bake. Very tasty and addictive.

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

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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 Facts (per serving)

107 Calories
5g Fat
14g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 107
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 58mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 1g
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 27mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.