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Chai Sugar Cookies

Chai Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 98
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar, for rolling
  • Pinch of cinnamon, for rolling

Method
 

  1. Whisk flour, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, pepper, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Beat butter and 3/4 cup sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients until just combined.
  3. Cover and chill dough 30 minutes to 1 hour. Mix the 2 tbsp sugar with a pinch of cinnamon on a plate.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Scoop dough into 1 tbsp balls, roll in cinnamon sugar, and place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden. Let rest on the hot sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
  6. Serve warm or cool completely.

Notes

Chill time is hands-off but essential for thick cookies. Dough can be made a day ahead and refrigerated; let sit at room temp for 10 minutes before scooping. For a stronger spice punch, increase the cardamom and pepper slightly.