Chai Oatmeal Craisin Cookies (Printable version)

Chewy oatmeal cookies with warm chai spices and tart cranberries for a cozy, comforting treat.

# What you'll need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

→ Wet Ingredients

10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
13 - 2 large eggs
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

15 - 1 cup dried cranberries
16 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and oats in a medium bowl until well combined.
03 - Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and creamy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold dried cranberries and nuts, if using, into the dough until evenly distributed.
07 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving approximately 2 inches of space between each cookie.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers appear set.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chai spices bloom in the oven, filling your kitchen with the most incredible aroma that makes everyone gravitate toward the kitchen
  • These cookies strike that perfect balance between chewy oats and tender crumb that keeps you reaching for just one more
02 -
  • These cookies continue baking on the hot sheet, so pulling them out when centers look slightly underdone is the secret to perfectly chewy results
  • Room temperature ingredients really matter here, especially the butter and eggs, for proper creaming and even baking
03 -
  • For extra chai authenticity, grind 1/2 teaspoon black tea leaves into your flour mixture
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent excessive spreading

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