Description
Indulge in the delightful warmth of Chai Cookies, a perfect blend of aromatic spices and rich brown butter. These cookies not only offer a unique flavor profile that captures the essence of traditional chai but also provide an appealing texture with crispy edges and a chewy center. Ideal for festive gatherings or cozy afternoons with tea, these cookies are rolled in a spiced sugar coating that adds both sweetness and visual charm. Easy to make and highly customizable, this recipe is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 Cardamon
- 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 for chai sugar
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon for chai sugar
- 1/2 tsp Ground ginger for chai sugar
- 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg for chai sugar
- 1/4 tsp Cardamon for chai sugar
- 1/4 tsp Ground cloves for chai sugar
Instructions
- Melt unsalted butter in a pan; cook until amber in color. Cool for 40 minutes.
- Sift together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and spices in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, whisk cooled brown butter with sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients using a rubber spatula until just combined.
- Chill dough for 10 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll dough into balls; coat each ball in the chai sugar mixture.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets; bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool slightly before rolling in chai sugar again.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 118
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg