Amazing Chai-Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: 12 Chewy Bites
These chai-spiced oatmeal raisin cookies offer a warm twist on a classic. Infused with aromatic chai spices, they bring a cozy and fragrant experience to your cookie baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 30 minutes (plus cooling time)
- Yield: Approximately 3 dozen cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chai spice blend (see notes)
- 3 cups rolled oats (not instant)
- 1 1/2 cups raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and chai spice blend.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chai spice blend can be made by combining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper. Adjust to your preference.
- For a chewier cookie, slightly underbake them. For a crispier cookie, bake a minute or two longer.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approximately 150-180
- Sugar: Approximately 10-15g
- Sodium: Approximately 50-70mg
- Fat: Approximately 8-10g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 4-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 4-5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 20-25g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 2-3g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 20-25mg