These delightful treats are not only a delicious taste of fall but also a perfect way to bring the family together during this cozy time of year. Cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves come together in a harmonious blend of oatmeal and cranberries that captures the essence of fall.
The Chai-Spiced Magic
Chai spices have long been associated with autumn, with their rich, warming flavours that seem tailor-made for this season. Cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves come together in a harmonious blend that captures the essence of fall. When these spices are incorporated into the oatmeal chai cookie recipe, the result is pure magic.
The Ingredients
2. Chai Spices: The star of the show! Cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves provide that unmistakable chai flavour that's perfect for autumn. Below we will provide the recipe for the Chai Spice Mix.
3. Butter: For that essential buttery richness and a hint of caramelization. Once the butter melts and blend in with the dough while it is baking, you can smell and taste the difference of these cookies compare to the rest!
4. Brown Sugar: Adds depth of flavour and helps keep the cookies moist and tender.
5. Vanilla Extract: For that warm and inviting aroma. We use this Mexican vanilla extract. If you want to learn more about homemade vanilla extract, you can find the recipe on our blog. We just use two simple ingredients to get some super delicious vanilla extract.
6. Eggs: They bind everything together and give the cookies structure.
7. Baking Powder and Soda: These leavening agents make the cookies rise just enough for that perfect balance of soft and chewy.
8. Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the flavours and balances the sweetness. If you've been on this post a few times, I am very against table salt for many reasons. I highly recommend natural sea salt like these Mexican Colima Sea Salt. It's so good and even better for your health!
9. Dried Cranberries: The chewy and sour dried cranberries complement the spiced chai flavors beautifully.
Alternative Ways to Enjoy Your Oatmeal Chai Breakfast Cookies
We love our oatmeal chai cookies, not just because it tastes great, but because it's very versatile! Here are some ways we eat it!
1. Crumble it on top of porridge
we add it with some pee pollen, brown sugar, and blueberries on top of a matcha porridge
2. Great side snack to pack FOR school
Sometimes I run out of ideas on what to bring for the kid's lunchbox. I hate processed food and anything with plastic wrap around it. These cookies are my favourite thing to pack for the kids. Keeps them full and happy. There's a reason why I make them at least twice a month!
3. Adorn Them for Any Event: 3 Creative Decorating Ideas
These cookies are a lot of fun to decorate. Chai flavour is great for fall, and they are even better for halloween decoration! Because the texture is bumpy, we love making funny scary faces on them!
4. Make it high protein
Toss in additional high-protein mix-ins like chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruits. These not only boost protein content but also add texture and flavor.
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Oatmeal Chai Breakfast Cookies
Ingredients
Chai Spice
- 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp ground cardamom
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- ½ tbsp ground allspice
- ½ tbsp ground clove
- ½ tbsp ground nutmeg
Oatmeal Chai Cookies
- ½ cup butter room temperature
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 tsp chai spice (see 'Chai Spice' Recipe above)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup dried berries (ex: cranberry, blueberries, strawberries, etc)
Instructions
Chai Spice
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients together. Whisk it very well. Store it in a tight plastic container and label the container.
Oatmeal Chai Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl or in a stand mixer, place the butter inside. Cream until the colour is more light, and texture is fluffy.
- Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Combine at medium-high speed for 1 minute. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix well.
- In another bowl, add all your dry ingredients together: baking soda, salt, chai spice, flour, and oats.
- Combine the dry ingredients with your wet by adding the dry into the wet ingredients. Start the speed slowly so the flour doesn't come out the bowl. Once everything looks moist, speed it up to medium speed, and mix for 1 - 2 minutes. Fold in the berries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
