Description

Chai Cookies are a delightful blend of warm chai spices and rich brown butter, perfect for any occasion. These easy-to-make treats are not only delicious but also visually appealing when rolled in chai sugar. Enjoy them as an afternoon snack with tea or coffee, or serve them at your next gathering to impress friends and family with their aromatic flavors. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, baking these cookies is a fun and rewarding experience that will fill your kitchen with comforting scents.

Ingredients

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18 TBSP Unsalted butter (1 cup plus 2 tbsp)
2 2/3 cups All-purpose flour
1 TBSP Cornstarch
1 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Salt
2 tsp Ground cinnamon
1 tsp Ground ginger
1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp Cardamom
1/4 tsp Ground cloves
1 1/2 cups White granulated sugar
2 Large eggs (room temperature)
1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup White granulated sugar
1 tsp Ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp Ground ginger
1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp Cardamom
1/4 tsp Ground cloves

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Instructions

Melt the unsalted butter in a frying pan until golden brown, then cool for 40 minutes.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and spices.
Whisk cooled brown butter with sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until blended.
Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture using a spatula until fully incorporated.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Let dough rest for 10 minutes; roll cookie balls in a mixture of chai sugar and spices before baking.
Bake cookies for 13–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool on wire racks.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 148
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 18mg