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Brown Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Soft and Chewy Brown Butter Oatmeal Cookies You'll Love

These Brown Butter Oatmeal Cookies offer a soft, chewy texture and rich flavor, making them irresistible for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 sticks Salted Butter (browned)
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract or vanilla bean paste for more flavor
  • 2 large Eggs should be at room temperature
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour spoon and level for accuracy
  • 1 cup Old-Fashioned Oats do not use quick oats
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Optional Toppings
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt for sprinkling on top
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips for extra indulgence
  • 1 cup Nuts chopped walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Brown the butter by melting it over medium heat until it foams and turns amber.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: whisk flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: mix cooled brown butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  6. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden; optional sea salt sprinkle before baking.
  8. Cool the cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow browned butter to cool sufficiently before mixing to prevent scrambling. Spoon and level flour for accurate measurement.

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