Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Brown Butter Iced Oatmeal Cookies Recipe. These soft and chewy cookies boast a rich, nutty flavor from the brown butter, perfectly complemented by warm spices and a sweet vanilla glaze. Ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy afternoon treat, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike. With an easy-to-follow recipe that utilizes simple ingredients, baking these delectable treats is accessible to everyone. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or gift them in decorative tins—each bite promises warmth and joy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (282 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (190 g) old fashioned oats
- 2 cups, plus 4 tablespoons (280 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 tablespoons molasses (not blackstrap)
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown. Let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine cooled brown butter with sugars; beat in eggs, vanilla, and molasses.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture; fold in oats gently.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto sheets.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg