Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of these Brown Butter Iced Oatmeal Cookies, a delightful treat that combines soft and chewy textures with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to festive holiday celebrations, these cookies are enhanced by warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, making them an irresistible favorite. The unique brown butter adds depth to the traditional oatmeal cookie, ensuring each bite is a comforting experience. Easy to make and visually appealing, they are sure to impress everyone at your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and fragrant; set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; set aside.
- In a mixer bowl, cream together browned butter and sugars until smooth. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture; fold in oats gently.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared sheets and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- While cooling, whisk together icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cookies once cooled.
- 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: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg