Chai Oatmeal Cookies (Dairy-Free) Recipe
These Chai Oatmeal Cookies are a perfect blend of warm chai spices and hearty oats, delivering a deliciously chewy and fruity treat. Dairy-free and featuring a mix of dried berries, they offer a cozy flavor with a hint of exotic spice, ideal for tea time or anytime snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free
Ingredients
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Chai Spice Mix
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cardamom
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- ½ tablespoon allspice
- ½ tablespoon cloves
- ½ tablespoon nutmeg
Cookies
- ½ cup dairy-free salted butter, room temperature (can substitute regular butter)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 3 teaspoons chai spice (prepared from above mix)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (can substitute gluten-free 1:1 baking blend)
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats (can substitute gluten-free rolled oats)
- 1 cup dried mixed berries (such as dried strawberries, cranberries, and blueberries)
Instructions
- Prepare Chai Spice Mix: Combine ground cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg in a jar. Secure the lid tightly and shake well until fully mixed. Store the chai spice in a dry place at room temperature for up to a year.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the dairy-free butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on high speed for about 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Mix until fully incorporated, then scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Form Dough: Add all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, prepared chai spice, and coarse sea salt to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until fully combined and a dough forms.
- Incorporate Dried Berries: Gently fold in the dried mixed berries until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Scoop and Bake Cookies: Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, place dough balls onto the prepared cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and centers appear just slightly underbaked.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy the warm, spiced flavors of these chai oatmeal cookies!
Notes
- You can substitute dairy-free butter with regular salted butter if not dairy-free.
- For gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend and gluten-free rolled oats.
- The dried mixed berries can be tailored to your preference; dried strawberries, cranberries, and blueberries work wonderfully.
- Do not overbake – cookies should have slightly underbaked centers for a chewy texture.
- Chai spice mix can be made in advance and stored for convenience.
- If you prefer sweeter cookies, you can increase the sugar slightly but keep balance with spices.
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