Five Spice Cookies

Imagine biting into a cookie that’s crisp on the edges, soft and chewy in the middle, with gooey pools of melted chocolate and a gentle, warming spice in every bite. These Five Spice cookies are the perfect companion for a cozy autumn evening, best enjoyed fresh from the oven with a cup of tea or coffee. Whether you need a quick homemade treat or a comforting snack, this simple yet flavorful recipe - created in collaboration with Maja Vase - is guaranteed to delight your taste buds.

Five Spice is a magical blend that brings warmth and depth to both sweet and savory dishes. A mix of star anise, cinnamon, fennel, cloves, and Sichuan pepper, this spice blend creates a unique balance of sweetness, spice, and a hint of warmth. In these cookies, it beautifully enhances the rich dark chocolate and hearty oats, making each bite an irresistible fusion of flavors.

150 g brown sugar
75 g soft butter
70 g dark chocolate
1 egg
100 g all-purpose flour
50 g rolled oat
1 tsp Five Spice
1 pinch of salt

In a bowl, beat brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix well. Stir in the flour, oats, Five Spice, and salt until combined.

Roughly chop the dark chocolate and fold it into the dough. Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Gently press them down slightly.

Bake at 200°C (390°F) for about 8 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown. Let the cookies cool slightly before indulging in their chewy, chocolatey, and spiced goodness.

Enjoy!