Description
Brown Butter Iced Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful blend of chewy texture and rich flavor, perfect for any occasion. The nutty aroma of brown butter combined with warm spices creates an inviting treat that is both comforting and delicious. Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, these cookies are visually appealing and irresistibly tasty, making them an ideal choice for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons at home. Easy to make and customizable, they can be enhanced with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. Whether enjoyed with a glass of milk or served as part of a dessert platter, these cookies will surely impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons molasses (not blackstrap)
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, combine cooled brown butter with both sugars; beat until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; fold in oats gently.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto sheets.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on sheets before transferring to racks.
- For icing: whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg