Description
Chai cookies are spiced cookies inspired by traditional chai tea, perfect for a cozy treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugars until light.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
- If using, fold in nuts.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Store in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chai Cookies, Spiced Cookies, Indian Cookies, Dessert