Chai Cookies

Why Make This Recipe

Chai Cookies are an absolute game-changer! Imagine taking your cozy cup of chai and transforming it into a delectable cookie. These cookies blend the warm spices of chai with a sweet, buttery base, creating a treat that’s perfect for any occasion—whether it’s binge-watching your favorite series or impressing your friends at a get-together. Plus, who wouldn’t want their kitchen to smell like a spice market on baking day? 🙌

How to Make Chai Cookies

Making Chai Cookies is super simple and totally doable, even for beginner bakers. Seriously, if you can melt butter, you can make these cookies! Here’s a quick rundown of the steps you’ll take to turn those ingredients into mouthwatering treats. 📅

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar for topping

Stock these ingredients, and you’re halfway to cookie heaven! Don’t worry if you don’t have everything; you can often substitute spices with what you have on hand.

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). This is the perfect temperature for baking these little nuggets of joy.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and maple syrup until it’s all smooth and dreamy.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and all those amazing spices: cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. It’s like an aromatherapy session!
4. Gradually add the dry mixture to your buttery maple goodness, mixing until well combined. No lumps allowed!
5. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between cookies—these babies need room to spread out.
6. Sprinkle the tops with sugar because sugar makes everything better.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges turn golden. You got this, keep an eye on them!
8. Let those cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Patience is a virtue, right?

How to Serve Chai Cookies

Serve these Chai Cookies warm or at room temperature with a cup of your favorite tea or coffee. Feel free to sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top or even dip them in melted chocolate (because why not?). Cookie lovers unite! 🍪

How to Store Chai Cookies

If you manage to have leftovers, store them in an airtight container. They’ll last about a week—although, let’s be real, they probably won’t last that long! If you want extra freshness, pop them in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Tips to Make Chai Cookies

• Use room temperature butter: It blends better, resulting in softer cookies.
• Don’t overmix: Once you combine the wet and dry ingredients, mix just until combined.
• Experiment with spices: If you prefer one spice over another, go wild!

Variation

Feeling extra adventurous? Try adding chopped nuts or dried fruit into the cookie dough. Imagine a little crunch from walnuts or a hint of sweetness from raisins—it’s irresistibly good!

FAQs

1. Can I use other sweeteners instead of maple syrup?
Totally! Honey or brown sugar also work well, but might slightly alter the flavor.

2. What if I don’t have a specific spice?
No problem! Just skip it or substitute with something similar. Just remember: chai is all about the spices, so make tweaks that work for you.

3. Can I freeze the dough?
Yep! Just scoop the dough onto parchment paper, freeze, and once frozen, transfer to a zip-top bag. Bake fresh cookies whenever the urge strikes!

Enjoy your baking adventure! Happy cookie munching! 😄

Chai Cookies

Chai Cookies blend the warm spices of chai with a sweet, buttery base, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 22 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Cookie Dough

• 1 cup butter, softened Use room temperature butter for better blending
• 1 cup maple syrup Can be substituted with honey or brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For Topping

• 1/2 cup sugar For sprinkling on top

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and maple syrup until smooth.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter and maple syrup mixture, mixing until well combined.
5. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between cookies.
6. Sprinkle the tops with sugar.

Baking

1. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges turn golden.
2. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container for up to a week. For extra freshness, refrigerate for up to two weeks. Experiment with spices and add nuts or dried fruit for variation.