Chai Snickerdoodles: A Delightful Twist on the Classic Cookie Recipe
A delightful twist on the classic cookie recipe infused with chai spices.
- Author: Jenna
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
- Form the dough into balls and roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger chai flavor, consider adding more spices to the dough.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Serve with a cup of chai tea for a perfect pairing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chai Snickerdoodles, cookie recipe, chai spices