Description
Brown Butter Iced Oatmeal Cookies are a comforting dessert that combines the nutty richness of browned butter with the classic flavors of oatmeal cookies. These delightful treats are perfectly soft and chewy, perfect for sharing during holiday gatherings or cozy family evenings. The sweet vanilla glaze adds an appealing finish, making them not only delicious but also visually stunning. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up these irresistible cookies whenever you’re craving a nostalgic treat.
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 in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine browned butter with sugars; beat in eggs, vanilla, and molasses.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; fold in oats gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool on racks before icing with a mixture of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg