Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of our Brown Butter Iced Oatmeal Cookies. These delightful treats combine the rich, nutty taste of brown butter with cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a soft and chewy texture that is simply irresistible. Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, these cookies are perfect for sharing during holiday gatherings or enjoying on cozy afternoons at home. Easy to make and visually appealing, they are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
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 Butter: Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. Remove from heat.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the browned butter with sugars until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and molasses; mix until incorporated.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined. Fold in oats gently.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto lined baking sheets and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prepare Icing: Whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Ice Your Cookies: Once cooled, drizzle icing over cookies and allow to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg