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Vanilla Brown Sugar Oatmeal Latte Cookies with Espresso Icing Recipe

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These Vanilla Brown Sugar Oatmeal Latte Cookies with Espresso Icing blend rich brown butter and dark brown sugar with a hint of espresso for a deliciously cozy treat. Rolled oats add a delightful chew, while the espresso icing provides a smooth coffee-flavored glaze that perfectly complements the warm vanilla and cinnamon notes.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 cookies

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks, 226g) salted butter
  • 1 ½ cups (320g) dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (240g) all purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups (158g) old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons espresso powder (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Espresso Icing:

  • 1 tablespoon reserved brown butter
  • 1 cup (180g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • ½ teaspoon espresso powder
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly as it melts, then begins to crackle and foam. After 5 to 8 minutes, once it reaches a golden amber color and emits a nutty aroma, remove from heat and transfer all the browned butter, including the flavorful browned bits, into the bowl of an electric mixer. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Reserve butter for icing: Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the browned butter from the mixer bowl and place it in a medium bowl for later use in the espresso icing.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: Add the dark brown sugar to the browned butter in the mixer bowl and mix with the paddle attachment on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the eggs and vanilla bean paste and continue mixing on medium speed for another minute until smooth and caramel-like.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, espresso powder, cinnamon, and kosher salt.
  5. Mix dry into wet: Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients in the mixer bowl. Mix on medium-low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Chill dough: Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up and enhance flavor.
  7. Preheat oven & prepare baking sheet: While dough chills, preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Form cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing at least 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake cookies: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cookies are just set with lightly golden edges. 10 minutes is ideal for soft centers. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Make espresso icing: Warm the reserved tablespoon of browned butter if it has solidified. Combine it in the medium bowl with powdered sugar, espresso powder, vanilla bean paste, and 1 tablespoon of milk. Whisk until smooth and thick. Add more milk ½ teaspoon at a time if needed to achieve a thick but spreadable icing.
  11. Ice the cookies: Lightly dip or drizzle each cooled cookie with espresso icing, then return to the wire rack or a parchment-lined surface to allow the icing to harden.
  12. Serve: Enjoy these rich, coffee-flavored oatmeal cookies with the perfect balance of sweet vanilla and brown sugar warmth. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough helps to develop flavors and prevent spreading during baking.
  • Adjust espresso powder amount to taste for stronger or milder coffee flavor.
  • If icing is too thick, add milk gradually to loosen; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For extra texture, you can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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