Description
Kick off your baking season with the delightful Seriously Thick & Chewy Chai Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Glaze. These old-fashioned cookies are infused with rich brown butter and warm, masala chai spices, delivering a comforting flavor that’s perfect for cozy afternoons or holiday gatherings. With crisp edges and a chewy center, each bite is elevated by a sweet maple glaze that makes these cookies irresistible. Whether you’re participating in a cookie swap or simply indulging alongside your favorite tea, this recipe is sure to become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed 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
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons chai spice blend
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 4–6 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a skillet over medium heat until amber in color.
- In a stand mixer, combine browned butter with sugars and mix until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, chai spice blend, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill dough for 10–15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely before icing with the maple glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg