Chewy Chai Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Glaze
These Chewy Chai Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Glaze are soft, chewy cookies made with a rich brown butter base, chai spices, and a decadent maple glaze. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet snack, these cookies balance warmth, spice, and sweetness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 18–20 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
227 grams unsalted butter
200 grams packed light brown sugar
100 grams granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
250 grams unbleached white all-purpose flour
200 grams old-fashioned rolled oats
1 tablespoon chai spice blend
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
240 grams powdered sugar
2 teaspoons chai spice blend
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
4–6 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, swirling until it turns deep amber. Remove from heat and transfer to a stand mixer bowl.
- Beat the Wet Ingredients: Add brown sugar and granulated sugar to browned butter. Beat on medium-high for 2–3 minutes. Mix in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, oats, chai spice, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture in 2–3 batches. Mix until combined, then rest dough for 10–15 minutes.
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Form dough into 18–20 balls (45g each), flattening into discs.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make the Maple Chai Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, chai spice, vanilla, salt, maple syrup, and 4 tbsp cream until smooth. Adjust consistency with more cream if needed.
- Glaze the Cookies: Dip cooled cookies into the maple glaze and allow to set for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Serve cookies after glaze has set. Enjoy!
Notes
Add chocolate chips, walnuts, or raisins to the dough for extra texture.
Adjust the chai spice level to your preference by increasing or decreasing the amount in the dough or glaze.
These cookies can be made without the glaze for a less sweet treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
