Chai Oatmeal Craisin Cookies (Print Version)

Chewy spiced oatmeal cookies with chai flavors and tart dried cranberries for cozy baking.

# What You 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. 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.
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 well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Fold in dried cranberries and nuts if using.
07 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers appear set.
09 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The chai spice blend hits every warming note without being overwhelming
  • These cookies stay chewy for days unlike other oatmeal varieties that turn into rocks
  • They straddle the line between breakfast cookie and dessert beautifully
02 -
  • Overmixing after adding the flour makes tough cookies so stop as soon as everything comes together
  • Underbaking slightly is better than overbaking these continue firming up on the hot baking sheet
  • Room temperature ingredients incorporate way better than cold ones so plan ahead
03 -
  • Grind your spices fresh if possible the flavor difference is remarkable
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent excessive spreading
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing so they all bake at the same rate

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