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Chai Spice Cookies

A stack of five freshly baked Chai Spice Cookies, dusted with sugar, on a wooden board.
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These fragrant chai spice cookies capture the aromatic essence of chai tea with a blend of warming spices. They offer a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/4 cup milk for glaze
  • Optional: 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, black pepper, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For a glaze: Whisk together milk and powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

  • For a stronger chai flavor, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of finely ground chai tea leaves to the dry ingredients.
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Consider these cookies as a delightful addition to your meal planning for fall gatherings.

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