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Cozy Chai Spiced Oatmeal Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These cozy chai spiced oatmeal cookies combine warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger with a chewy oatmeal texture, topped with a tangy and creamy homemade cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a comforting treat that feels like fall in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat softened unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the oats evenly into the dough.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges look set but centers are still soft. They will firm up as they cool.
  9. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  10. To make the cream cheese frosting, beat softened cream cheese with softened butter until smooth and creamy.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  12. Spread or pipe the frosting on each cooled cookie generously.

Notes

Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best chewy texture. Soften butter and cream cheese before mixing to avoid lumps. Chill dough if too sticky before baking. Frost cookies only when completely cooled to prevent melting. Freshly ground spices enhance flavor. Frosting can be made a day ahead for better taste. For gluten-free, swap flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free blend. For vegan, use vegan butter, flax egg, and dairy-free cream cheese.

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