Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of our Brown Butter Iced Oatmeal Cookies. These cookies feature the rich nuttiness of brown butter combined with hearty oats and cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, they are not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy snacks year-round. Whether enjoyed with coffee or shared at a party, these cookies will surely become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cream together browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time along with vanilla and molasses.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; fold in oats gently.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop tablespoon-sized dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for about 10 minutes or until golden at the edges.
- Cool cookies and prepare icing by mixing powdered sugar with milk and vanilla; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg