Description
Kick off the baking season with Seriously Thick & Chewy Chai Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Glaze! These cookies combine the rich flavor of brown butter with a medley of warm chai spices, resulting in a delightful treat that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons. Each cookie features a thick, chewy center and crisp edges, all topped with a luscious maple glaze that adds sweetness and sophistication. Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea or gifted during the holidays, these cookies are sure to impress.
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 (for glaze)
- 2 teaspoons chai spice blend (for glaze)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for glaze)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 4–6 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a skillet until dark amber and fragrant.
- Combine brown sugar and granulated sugar with browned butter using a stand mixer. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- 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 briefly before portioning into balls on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool cookies on wire racks before glazing them with a mixture of powdered sugar, maple syrup, and cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg