January Bliss Caramel Frost Oatmeal (Print Version)
Cozy oatmeal raisin treats with luscious caramel frosting, ideal for chilly days.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tsp baking soda
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
10 - 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
11 - 1 cup raisins
→ Caramel Frosting
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
13 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
14 - 1/4 cup milk
15 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
16 - Pinch of salt
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Stir in oats and raisins.
06 - Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are just set. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
08 - For the frosting, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk; bring to a gentle boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
09 - Gradually whisk in powdered sugar and a pinch of salt until smooth and spreadable.
10 - Spread caramel frosting over cooled cookies. Let set before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The caramel frosting transforms ordinary oatmeal cookies into something that feels like a special occasion treat
- These cookies stay incredibly soft for days, thanks to the moisture from the frosting
- The recipe comes together quickly but tastes like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen
02 -
- The frosting sets quickly once it starts cooling, so work efficiently and have your cooled cookies ready nearby
- Underbake the cookies by just a minute if you prefer them extra soft, as they will continue cooking on the hot baking sheet
- The caramel frosting needs those full 2 minutes of boiling to properly dissolve the sugar crystals
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients mix together more evenly and create a better texture in the final cookie
- Weigh your ingredients with a kitchen scale if possible, as flour measured by volume can vary dramatically