Name: Brown Butter Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies with Chai Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup salted butter; 3/4 cup light brown sugar, loosely packed; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Organic All-Purpose Unbleached White Flour; 2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Organic Quick Cooking Rolled Oats; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; Pinch of salt; 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Ingredients

1 cup salted butter

3/4 cup light brown sugar, loosely packed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Organic All-Purpose Unbleached White Flour

2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Organic Quick Cooking Rolled Oats

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon cardamom

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon allspice

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature

3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon cardamom

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon allspice

Pinch of salt

1 tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350℉. Begin by making the brown butter. Melt 1 cup salted butter in a medium saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Whisk constantly for 3-4 minutes, watching carefully as it bubbles, foams, and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Once you see small brown bits and the butter is golden but not dark, remove from heat and transfer to a large heat-safe bowl. Let cool completely.

Step 2: When the brown butter is cool, whisk in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, whisking again until combined and smooth.

Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a rubber spatula until just combined. Let the dough rest for 5-10 minutes.

Step 4: Using a cookie scoop (about 1.5 tablespoons), scoop and roll the dough into balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone mat. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 5: While the cookies cool, prepare the chai cream cheese frosting. Beat the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese together at medium speed in a stand mixer until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Reduce speed to low and gradually add powdered sugar. Then add vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, allspice, and a pinch of salt. Beat 30 seconds more. Add heavy cream and increase speed to high, beating 1-2 minutes until fluffy. Transfer frosting to a piping or zip-top bag, snipping a corner if needed.

Step 6: Place half of the cookies on a cooling rack or baking sheet bottom side up. Pipe a dollop of frosting onto each, leaving room at the edges. Top with remaining cookies to make sandwiches. Serve at room temperature within 3-4 days, or refrigerate up to 1 week.

Tips & Variations

Use a silicone baking mat for easy cookie removal and even baking.

For a dairy-free option, substitute plant-based butter and cream cheese alternatives.

Adjust spice levels in the frosting to suit your taste, increasing or reducing cardamom and cloves.

Try adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the cookie dough for extra texture.

Storage

Store the assembled sandwich cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. They can also be kept at room temperature for 3-4 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor. To soften chilled frosting, let cookies sit out for 15-20 minutes or warm gently in your hands.

FAQs

Can I make the cookies ahead of time?

Yes, you can bake the cookies up to 2 days in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Add the frosting and assemble the sandwiches just before serving for the best freshness.

Can I freeze these cookies?

Absolutely! Freeze the baked, unassembled cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before frosting and assembling.