Description
Experience the warm embrace of homemade Spiced Chai Sugar Cookies, a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors. Infused with a unique chai spice blend, these cookies are perfect for cozy gatherings or a simple afternoon snack. They pair wonderfully with a cup of chai latte, making them an inviting treat for any occasion. Easy to make and customizable to suit your taste, you’ll find that these cookies not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also evoke the comforting essence of traditional chai. Bake a batch and share them with friends and family; they’ll surely appreciate this thoughtful, homemade gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chai spice mix
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional sugar and chai spice for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and chai spice; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
- Scoop out dough into balls (about 1.5 inches in size). Roll each ball in a mixture of sugar and additional chai spices.
- Flatten each cookie slightly using a glass dipped in sugar.
- Chill the cookies in the refrigerator for at least one hour before baking.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg