Chinese 5-Spice Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥄 Servings: 36 cookies
Description:
When I stumbled upon a bottle of Chinese 5-spice powder from my trusted Watkins representative, I was intrigued. This aromatic blend boasts the unique licorice flavor of star anise, making it a delightful addition to various dishes. I decided to try it out in a cookie recipe, and the result was these delectable Chinese 5-Spice Oatmeal Cookies. If you haven’t got Chinese 5-spice powder in your pantry yet, you can easily find it in most grocery stores or at an Asian market, or you can get it from your local Watkins representative. These cookies are perfect for a quick dessert fix or for sharing with a large group!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
Instructions:
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 350°F. |
| 2 | In a large bowl, mix together the oats, flour, ground nuts, 5-spice powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. |
| 3 | In another bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the butter and both sugars until light and smooth. |
| 4 | Add eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture and beat well. |
| 5 | Add flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until blended. |
| 6 | Drop by mounded tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets, leaving about 1 1/2″ gap between each mound of batter. |
| 7 | Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes or until done to your liking. |
| 8 | Cool on wire racks. |
| 9 | Makes about 3 dozen cookies. |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 153.8
- Fat Content: 7.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 23.9mg
- Sodium Content: 62.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 19.5g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 11.8g
- Protein Content: 2.4g
Enjoy the delightful blend of flavors in these Chinese 5-Spice Oatmeal Cookies! They’re perfect for any occasion, from afternoon snacks to sweet treats for gatherings.
