Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Brown Butter Iced Oatmeal Cookies. This delightful recipe combines rich, nutty brown butter with soft, chewy oats and cozy spices, all topped with a luscious vanilla glaze. Perfect for any occasion—be it holiday gatherings, cozy evenings at home, or as an everyday treat—these cookies are sure to impress. Their beautiful presentation and irresistible flavor will keep friends and family coming back for more. Easy enough for beginner bakers yet impressive enough for special occasions, these cookies are a must-have on your dessert table.
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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and measure out all ingredients.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until golden brown and nutty in aroma; let cool slightly.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, combine browned butter with both sugars; beat until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla, and molasses one at a time.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined; fold in oats.
- Scoop tablespoonfuls onto lined baking sheets and bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- 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
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg