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Chewy brown butter oatmeal cookies with crisp edges and soft centers
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Best Chewy Brown Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy brown butter oatmeal cookies with crisp edges and soft centers, made with nutty browned butter and rolled oats for rich flavor and dependable texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 18
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin

  2. Preheat and prepare your cookware as needed. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your equipment and ingredients.
  3. Brown the butter over medium heat until golden and nutty. Transfer to a bowl and cool completely.
  4. Mix cooled brown butter with sugars until smooth. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; stir until fully combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  6. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix just until combined. Fold in rolled oats.
  7. Cover and refrigerate dough 30–60 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing evenly.
  9. Bake 11–12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are slightly soft but not visibly wet.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Do not consume raw dough. Store cooled cookies properly and discard if odor or texture changes.

Notes

  • Cool browned butter completely before mixing to prevent excess spreading.
  • Chill dough 30–60 minutes for proper structure and even baking.
  • Bake until edges are set and centers look slightly soft but not wet.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring.
  • Store in an airtight container and discard if odor or texture changes.