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Description
Enjoy the warm, spiced flavors of a chai latte in these delightful holiday cookies. Perfect for Christmas and easy to decorate.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons chai spice blend (or 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp cardamom, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/8 tsp cloves)
- 1/4 cup milk
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and chai spice blend.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar once cooled.
Notes
- For decorated cookies, you can use a simple glaze or royal icing after they have completely cooled.
- Ensure your chai spice blend is fresh for the best flavor.
- You can adjust the amount of chai spice to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg