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Oatmeal Chai Cookies – Pecans

These Oatmeal Chai Cookies with Pecans combine the warm, aromatic spices of chai with hearty oats and crunchy pecans for a cookie that’s cozy, chewy, and full of flavor. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, they’re an easy bake that feels special enough for the holidays but comforting year-round.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • 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 packed
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups old-fashioned oats
  • ⅔ cup chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar.
  4. Add egg and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
  5. Sift dry mixture into wet. Stir until just combined. Fold in oats and pecans.
  6. Chill dough 15 minutes.
  7. Scoop onto baking sheets (1.5–2 Tbsp each), spacing evenly.
  8. Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden on edges. Cool before serving.
  9. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/oatmeal-chai-cookies-pecans/

Notes

  • Add a pinch of cardamom for an even more authentic chai flavor.
  • Toast pecans beforehand for deeper nuttiness.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.