Description
Indulge in the delightful goodness of Brown Butter Iced Oatmeal Cookies, a comforting treat perfect for any occasion. These cookies feature a soft and chewy texture, enhanced by the nutty richness of brown butter and warm spices. Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, they not only taste heavenly but also look stunning on any dessert table. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or enjoying a quiet afternoon snack, these cookies will surely impress family and friends alike.
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
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty. Let it cool.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine cooled brown butter with sugars. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and molasses.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold in oats.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Cool 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: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg