Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Chai Cookies, a delightful blend of aromatic spices and rich brown butter that elevates your cookie experience. These chai spiced cookies are not only easy to prepare, making them perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned pros but also versatile enough to serve at any gathering or enjoy with your afternoon tea. With their unique chewy texture and inviting flavor profile, they are destined to become a favorite among family and friends. The chai sugar coating adds an extra touch of sweetness, making each bite truly memorable. Bake up a batch today and discover the irresistible combination of flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar (for chai sugar coating)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for chai sugar coating)
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger (for chai sugar coating)
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (for chai sugar coating)
- 1/4 tsp cardamom (for chai sugar coating)
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves (for chai sugar coating)
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until it turns amber in color; allow it to cool.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Whisk together cooled brown butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a thick dough forms.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into balls and coat in chai sugar mixture before placing on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; let cool before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg