Description
Indulge in the warmth of Best Ever Chai Cookies, a delightful fusion of cozy spices and sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies combine aromatic ingredients like cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves to create a comforting treat that pairs beautifully with your favorite beverage. Each bite is enhanced by a dreamy vanilla bean glaze that adds just the right amount of sweetness, making them an irresistible choice for holiday gatherings or quiet afternoons at home. Whether you’re baking for friends or treating yourself, these chai-infused cookies are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 16 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Chai spice blend (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, nutmeg)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together chai spices.
- In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and one tablespoon of the chai spice blend.
- Cream cold butter and sugars in a stand mixer until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- Roll dough into large balls and coat with leftover chai spice sugar mixture before placing on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes for large cookies; allow to cool before glazing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg