Description
Kick off your baking season with Seriously Thick & Chewy Chai Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Glaze! These delightful cookies combine the comforting flavors of brown butter and warm chai spices, resulting in a unique twist on a classic treat. With a thick texture and chewy center, each bite is irresistible, especially when topped with a sweet maple glaze that adds an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings or enjoying with your afternoon tea, these cookies are sure to impress everyone.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chai spice blend
- Maple syrup and powdered sugar for the glaze
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes until dark amber. Transfer to a stand mixer bowl.
- Mix in both sugars using a paddle attachment until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, oats, chai spice blend, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Chill dough for 10–15 minutes, then preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into balls and flatten slightly on the baking sheet. Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden.
- While cooling, prepare the maple glaze and ice the cookies once they are cool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg