Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with this Brown Butter Iced Oatmeal Cookies Recipe. These cookies are soft and chewy, infused with warm spices, and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze that makes them irresistibly scrumptious. The unique addition of brown butter lends a nutty richness that elevates the classic oatmeal cookie to a new level of deliciousness. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy family nights, or as a thoughtful gift, these cookies will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup 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; let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix both sugars with the warm brown butter until combined. Add eggs, vanilla, and molasses; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; fold in oats gently.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden.
- For icing, whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla; 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: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg