These ✨Brown Butter Chai Oatmeal Cookies✨ are a delightful way to kick off the season, combining nutty brown butter with aromatic spices that will fill your kitchen with an irresistible scent. Get ready to indulge in these chewy, flavorful treats that are perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself!
Full Ingredients
To whip up a batch of these delicious cookies, you'll need the following ingredients:
For the Cookies:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons homemade chai spice mix (or store-bought)
For the Chai Spice Mix:
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Topping:
3 tablespoons granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon chai spice
Grocery List
Before heading to the store, make sure you have these items on your list:
Grocery List:
Unsalted butter (2 sticks)
Brown sugar (1 cup)
Granulated sugar (3/4 cup total)
Eggs (2 large)
Vanilla bean paste or extract
Rolled oats (2 cups)
All-purpose flour (1 1/2 cups)
Baking soda
Salt
Chai spices (or ingredients for homemade mix)
Cooking Guide and Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your Brown Butter Chai Oatmeal Cookies:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Brown the Butter:
In a light-colored skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Swirl occasionally until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat with a mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add in the eggs and vanilla bean paste, mixing until light and fluffy.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and chai spice mix.
Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
Add Oats:
Gently fold in the rolled oats until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Chill the Dough:
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Shape Cookies:
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out dough onto a lined baking sheet. Roll each ball in the chai sugar topping before placing it on the sheet.
Bake:
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers are still soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Useful Tips and Notes
Browning Butter: If you're new to browning butter, keep an eye on it as it can go from perfect to burnt quickly.
Chilling Dough: Don’t skip chilling the dough; it helps maintain cookie shape.
Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutritional Information
Each cookie contains approximately:
Calories: 180
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 10g
Protein: 2g
This calculation is based on making about 24 cookies from this recipe.
Cooking Time
Total time from prep to enjoying these cookies is approximately:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Bake Time: 12 minutes per batch
Total Time: About 60 minutes
Indulge in these cozy Brown Butter Chai Oatmeal Cookies as you welcome baking season! They’re perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying with your favorite hot beverage.
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