The perfect fall/winter cookie! Ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves... these Chai Tea Oatmeal Cookies have all the cozy chai flavours. Cuddle up on the couch with a plate of these, a warm tea and a good book and thank me later.
The idea for these Chai Tea Oatmeal Cookies came to me on a cold fall day when I was craving something warm and cozy. I love a classic oatmeal cookie, but I wasn't in the mood for chocolate chips or dried fruit. So that's when the inspiration for these chai oatmeal cookies struck! Why wouldn't I want to combine my two favourite foods/ flavours into one perfect creation! The warm spices, the hint of ginger, and the soft oatmeal texture come together in the best way. These cookies taste like a hug and quickly became one of my favourite treats to bake during the colder months.
Why This Recipe Is Dietitian Approved
- Gluten free. These are made with gluten free oats for a cookie everyone can enjoy.
- Quick prep. Only 10 minutes of hands-on time to get them in the oven!
- Lightened up. These cookies are lower in sugar and fat while still tasting warm, cozy, and delicious.
Chai Tea Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
Oats. Oats are the basis of a good oatmeal cookie, I like to use minute oats or quick oats for these cookies.
Oat flour. I love using oat flour in my recipes for a little extra fibre and whole grains. You can buy pre-made oat flour (like this one or you can just blend an equal amount of oats in a blender or food processor until smooth ( this is what I do)
Spices. Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves are the spices you're going to need to get that cozy chai flavour in these cookie!
Brown Sugar. I add a touch of brown sugar to these to help bring that classic oatmeal cookie flavour we all know and love. I have never tried to leave the sugar out so I can't comment on how they would taste without it!
Coconut Oil. I use coconut oil in most of my baking because I love the subtle coconut flavour it adds. If you don't have it on hand, feel free to use butter just note that your cookies will spread more when baked (so don't press them down!).
The complete ingredient list with measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees ℉.
- In a medium bowl combine, oat flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
- In a separate bowl, cream together coconut oil, brown sugar, egg and vanilla and mix well. Slowly add the oat flour mixture into the sugar mixture and beat to combine.
- Mix-in walnuts if using and place dough in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
- Once chilled, drop about 1 tablespoon of dough onto a prepared cooking sheet.
- Bake for about 12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- Mix together yogurt, maple syrup and cinnamon to create your icing.
- Once cookies are cool, top with "icing" and enjoy!
Substitutions and Variations
To make gluten-free: These cookies are naturally gluten free, just ensure you use certified gluten free oats and oat flour.
To make dairy-free: The cookies themselves are dairy free as written, however the icing is not! I recommend using a dairy free white chocolate drizzle in place of the icing.
To make nut-free: These cookies are nut free!
For the icing, you have a couple of easy substitution options. You can drizzle the cookies with melted white chocolate for a sweeter finish, or swap the yogurt for cream cheese if you prefer a thicker, richer frosting.
Equipment
Storage
These Chai Tea Oatmeal Cookies store better without the icing as the icing is made from a yogurt base. If making the cookies ahead of time I would recommend not icing until you are about to eat them! If storing with the icing I recommend placing it in the fridge for 4-5 days! Cookies can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3-4 days.
Top Tips for Success
These cookies taste great with or without the yogurt topping! For storage I recommend storing these cookies without the icing or only adding a drizzle!
Another option is a drizzle of white chocolate!
Frequently Asked Questions
Chai comes from the Hindi word for tea! It means a mix of spices and ginger steeped into a tea-like beverage. Common spices include cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, black pepper and cloves but various cultures, continents and regions around the world all of their own unique way of making it.
I love how warm and cozy those flavours are, which is exactly where the inspiration behind the flavour of these chai oatmeal cookie came from!
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📖 Recipe
Chai Tea Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup oat flour *see notes if you are making your own oat flour
- 1 cup oats can use rolled, quick or minute
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ tsp ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup coconut oil softened **
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- handful chopped walnuts optional
Yogurt "icing"
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt can use plain or vanilla (note vanilla will be sweeter)
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees ℉.
- In a medium bowl combine, oat flour, baking soda, salt and spices
- In a separate bowl, cream together coconut oil, brown sugar, egg and vanilla and mix well. Slowly add the oat flour mixture into the sugar mixture and beat to combine.
- Mix-in walnuts if using and place dough in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
- Once chilled, drop about 1 tablespoon of dough onto a prepared cooking sheet.
- Bake for about 12 minutes. While cookies are baking mix together yogurt, maple syrup and cinnamon to create your icing.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool. Once cool, top with "icing" and enjoy!
Renae Ilnicki says
I loved the spices in these, especially when they were warm, and they were lovely on a cool fall Sunday with tea.
Jazmin says
Can you make these using whole wheat flour instead of oat?
Nicole Addison says
HI Jazmin- you can but I recommend using whole wheat baking flour to ensure they aren't too dense!
Leandra Scaccia says
I made these for a dinner party and everyone LOVED them! My guests actually took all the left over cookies home with them! They loved it. Super easy recipe to follow too 🫶🏻