Seriously Thick & Chewy Chai Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Glaze
Kick off your baking season with Seriously Thick & Chewy Chai Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Glaze! Infused with the comforting flavors of nutty brown butter and warming chai spices, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons. With their thick texture, crisp edges, and chewy centers, they’re sure to impress. Finished with a sweet maple glaze, these delightful treats are an irresistible addition to any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 (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 over medium heat until dark amber, then combine with sugars in a stand mixer.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Combine dry ingredients separately and gradually add to wet mixture.
- Chill dough for 10–15 minutes before forming balls and placing them on parchment-lined sheets.
- Bake at 350°F for about 12–14 minutes until golden brown and set on top.
- Prepare the maple glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and cream until smooth.
- Once cooled, dip cookies in glaze or drizzle over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg