Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Brown Butter Iced Oatmeal Cookies Recipe, where the rich, nutty essence of brown butter meets the wholesome charm of oatmeal. These cookies are a perfect blend of soft and chewy textures, enhanced with warm spices and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Ideal for any occasion—from holiday festivities to cozy family gatherings—these treats will impress your friends and family alike. With their beautiful appearance and irresistible taste, they quickly become a cherished favorite in any cookie repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups + 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for glazing)
- Milk or heavy cream (for glazing)
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine browned butter with sugars in a mixing bowl until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and molasses.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold in oats.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- While cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk or cream 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 (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg