Description

Kick off your baking season with Seriously Thick & Chewy Chai Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Glaze! These cookies combine the warm flavors of brown butter and chai spices, producing a rich, nutty treat perfect for holiday cookie swaps or a cozy afternoon snack. With thick bodies, crisp edges, and a chewy center, these cookies are topped with a sweet maple glaze that elevates their charm. Whether enjoyed with coffee or gifted in lovely bags, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Brown the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until it turns amber. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
Mix in sugars, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, oats, chai spice blend, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
Chill the dough for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Form dough into balls and flatten slightly. Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
While cooling, prepare the maple glaze by whisking powdered sugar, chai spices, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and heavy cream until smooth. Adjust consistency as desired.
Once cooled completely, ice the cookies with the glaze and let sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg