Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of Brown Butter Iced Oatmeal Cookies, a sophisticated twist on a classic favorite. These cookies boast a soft and chewy texture, enhanced by the nutty richness of brown butter, cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and topped with a luscious vanilla glaze. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as an anytime treat, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike with their unique flavor profile and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups + 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Prepare brown butter by melting unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty. Let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, combine browned butter and both sugars; beat until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined. Fold in oats gently.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto sheets and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool before drizzling with a glaze made of powdered sugar mixed with milk and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg