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Warm Chai Spiced Cookies (Easy Recipe) - Cozy, Aromatic, and Simple

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional but recommended)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cooled strong chai tea (optional for extra flavor)
  • For rolling: 2 tablespoons granulated sugar + 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk the dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and black pepper.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add egg and flavor: Mix in the egg and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the milk or cooled chai tea if using.
  5. Combine: Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Make the coating: Stir the rolling sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
  7. Shape: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each), roll in the cinnamon sugar, and place 2 inches apart on the sheets.
  8. Bake: Bake 9–11 minutes until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft and puffy.
  9. Cool: Let cookies rest on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. They’ll set to a soft, chewy texture as they cool.
  10. Optional glaze: Whisk 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1–2 teaspoons milk and a pinch of cinnamon. Drizzle over cooled cookies.