Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these delightful Oatmeal Chai Cookies with Pecans. Each chewy bite is a perfect balance of spices, oats, and crunchy pecans, making them an irresistible treat for cozy gatherings or a sweet snack at home. Easy to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients, these cookies are sure to become a favorite. Whether enjoyed alongside a cup of chai tea or as part of a dessert platter, they bring comforting flavors that celebrate the season. Whip up a batch today and share the joy of these autumn-inspired delights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp cloves
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups old-fashioned oats
- ⅔ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar; whisk until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in oats and chopped pecans.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets (2 inches apart) and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on sheets before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg