Chai Cookies
Delightful cookies infused with the warm spices of chai tea, creating a soft and chewy treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Should be at room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Enhances flavor
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 cup chopped nuts Optional
- 1/2 cup raisins Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and black pepper. Set aside.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If desired, fold in nuts or raisins.
Baking
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking. Using fresh spices can significantly enhance flavor.