Description
Indulge in the delightful goodness of Brown Butter Iced Oatmeal Cookies. These cookies boast a soft and chewy texture, enriched with the nutty flavor of brown butter and warm spices. Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, they are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. With easy-to-follow instructions and accessible ingredients, anyone can whip up this comforting treat. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these scrumptious cookies that are as beautiful as they are delicious.
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
- Prepare brown butter by melting unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty. Let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the browned butter with sugars until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla, and molasses; blend until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate dry mixture into wet ingredients using a mixer on low speed. Stir in oats until evenly mixed.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a rack before drizzling with icing made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg