Description
Experience the warmth and delight of Brown Butter Iced Oatmeal Cookies, a perfect blend of soft, chewy texture and rich, nutty flavor. Infused with warm spices and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, these cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings or simply enjoying on a cozy afternoon. Their beautiful presentation makes them not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, ensuring they’ll be a favorite at any occasion. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these irresistible cookies in no time!
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
- Brown the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty.
- In a bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine cooled brown butter with sugars, eggs, vanilla, and molasses until smooth.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Prepare icing by whisking powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle or spread over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg