BROWN SUGAR OATMEAL COOKIES
Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies are a chewy sweet treat that are packed with incredible flavor. Made from scratch and topped with a brown sugar icing, these oatmeal cookies are simply delightful.
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 179kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup shortening
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 1 ¼ cups old fashioned oats
- 1 tsp salt
Brown Sugar Icing
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 TBSP milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Make dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, shortening, both the white and brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract for 2 minutes in. Next, add in the flour, oats, and salt. Mix again to combine well.
- Bake: Proceed to scoop the dough into round balls using a medium-sized cookie scoop and gently flatten the dough with your hands before placing it onto the baking sheet.
- Place the cookie sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. Be sure to allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Icing: In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Next, whisk in the brown sugar and cook, for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and add in the powder sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Whisk together until smooth while keeping the pan on the stove for another 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let cool for about 5 minutes, spoon the icing over the top of the cooled cookies. Allow the icing to cool and set, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
These oatmeal cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
For longer storage, place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg