Soft Spiced Chai Cookies
These cookies are full of warm spices and have a wonderful chewy texture that makes them perfect for a cozy afternoon.
easy.enzo81.xyzFall is my favorite time to get back into the kitchen and bake. These chai cookies are a regular in my house because they smell like a warm hug and use ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
Make sure your butter is truly at room temperature before you start. This helps the sugar and spices blend perfectly for that soft melt in your mouth finish we all love.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Additional sugar for rolling
8Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and both types of sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- 3
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until everything is well combined.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and all the spices together.
- 5
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
- 6
Scoop tablespoon sized balls of dough, roll them in the extra sugar, and place them on your baking sheet.
- 7
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are just slightly golden.
- 8
Let the cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
Tips
Store these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. You can also freeze the dough balls before baking to have a fresh treat whenever you want.
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