Oatmeal Cookies With Brown-Butter Icing Recipe

Name: Oatmeal Cookies With Brown-Butter Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1 1/2 cups light-brown sugar, packed; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ginger, ground; 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground; 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground; 1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon clove, ground; 2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1 cup raisins; 1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Brown-Butter Icing; 1/2 cup butter; 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 -4 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

Cookies
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups light-brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ginger, ground
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon clove, ground
2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Brown-Butter Icing
1/2 cup butter
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 -4 teaspoons water

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Sift together the flour and these dry ingredients: soda through cloves. Set aside.
3
Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs and beat until mixture is light in color, then add the buttermilk.
4
Stir the dry ingredients ito the butter mixture. Fold in the oats, raisins, walnuts and vanilla, blending well.
5
Drop by rounded teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to15 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, make the icing: In a small saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir in enough water to make an icing of drizzling consistency and drizzle over warm cookies.

2053

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

258

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, 1 1/2 cups light-brown sugar, packed, and more.

Yes, Oatmeal Cookies With Brown-Butter Icing falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Oatmeal Cookies With Brown-Butter Icing

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