Crispy on the outside, dense + chewy inside, warmly spiced, slightly nutty, and just sweet enough. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges or a cozy tea-time snack.
Crispy on the outside, dense + chewy inside, warmly spiced, slightly nutty, and just sweet enough. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges or a cozy tea-time snack!
White chocolate + 1 tsp coconut oil (optional drizzle)
Whisk maple syrup + tahini until smooth.
Add everything except the flours, one ingredient at a time, mixing after each addition.
Mix in the almond flour.
Add 1 cup of oat flour and switch to a heavy-duty spatula or wooden spoon.
Mix until combined, then add more oat flour until the dough is no longer sticky.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead 1–2 minutes until you can shape it into a log.
Cut into even pieces (I use the halving method) and roll into 1.5–2 tbsp balls.
Gently flatten the tops and bake at 350°F for ~15 minutes, until lightly crispy and golden on the bottom.
Melt white chocolate (use dairy-free if needed!) and drizzle with a spoon. Add coconut oil if it needs to thin out.
Kara’s Notes
These cookies are cozy, spiced, chewy, and SO satisfying.
https://karajonescooks.com/recipes/gluten-free-masala-chai-cookies/ · Recipe by Kara Jones Cooks
Good to know
Warmly spiced with masala chai spices and tahini, these gluten-free cookies are crispy on the outside with a dense, chewy center. Baked at 350°F until golden on the bottom, they can be finished with an optional white chocolate drizzle.
Substitutions
Use dairy-free white chocolate instead of regular white chocolate if needed.
Swap vanilla bean paste with an equal amount of vanilla extract.
Replace tahini with another seed or nut butter, such as sunflower seed butter or almond butter.
Omit the coconut oil if the melted white chocolate is already thin enough for drizzling.
Storage & reheating
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. For long-term storage, keep them in a sealed container in the freezer. Reheat cold or frozen cookies in the oven or microwave until warm before serving.
Common questions
How long do these cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies at 350°F for about 15 minutes, until they are lightly crispy and golden on the bottom.
How do you know when enough oat flour has been added?
Mix in 1 cup of oat flour first using a heavy-duty spatula or wooden spoon, then continue adding oat flour until the dough is no longer sticky and can be kneaded.
How do you make the optional drizzle?
Melt white chocolate—using dairy-free if needed—and drizzle it with a spoon, adding 1 teaspoon of coconut oil if the chocolate needs to be thinned out.
