Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Brown Butter Iced Oatmeal Cookies! This recipe offers a warm, cozy treat that combines the rich nuttiness of brown butter with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The cookies are soft and chewy, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze that adds an irresistible finishing touch. Perfect for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to cozy nights in—these cookies will surely impress family and friends alike.
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 until golden brown and nutty. Let it cool slightly.
- Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, spices, salt) in a bowl.
- In a stand mixer, combine cooled brown butter with sugars, then add eggs, vanilla, and molasses.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients and fold in oats.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), scoop dough onto parchment-lined sheets, and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Cool on a rack before icing with a mixture of 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: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg