Indulgent Decadent Buttery Oatmeal Cookies with Mix-Ins

Decadent Buttery Oatmeal Cookies with Browned Butter and Mix-Ins are a comforting homemade treat, perfect for sharing and personalizing with chocolate chips or nuts.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Browned Butter Cookies, comfort food, Cookie Recipe, Decadent Buttery Oatmeal Cookies, Homemade Cookies, Oatmeal Cookies

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 14

Chilling Time: 20

Total Time: 54

Servings: cookies

Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

Saucepan
Mixing bowls
Baking Sheets
Parchment paper

Ingredients

For the Cookie Base

1 cup Unsalted Butter Browned
1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark
2 large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure
1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend can be used
3 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt

For the Mix-Ins (optional)

1 cup Chocolate Chips
1 cup Nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans)
1 cup Dried Fruit (e.g., cranberries, apricots)

For the Finishing Touch

1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Optional

Instructions

How to Make Decadent Buttery Oatmeal Cookies

Brown the Butter: Start by melting the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until golden brown and nutty aroma is released, then cool slightly.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt.
Combine the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, blend the cooled brown butter with brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Fold it Together: Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Add mix-ins if desired.
Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 10-14 minutes until edges are golden.
Cool Down: Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before transferring cookies to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven for a few minutes to restore softness.

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