These Chai-Spiced Cookies are a delightful blend of warm spices with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or sharing with friends!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger ground
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg large, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and beaten egg to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Gently flatten each ball with the back of a spoon or your palm.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg