Description
These Chai Spice Snickerdoodle Cookies combine the warm, comforting flavors of chai tea with the soft, chewy texture of classic snickerdoodles. Perfect for fall baking or any cozy occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups (344g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and chai spice blend (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, nutmeg).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop 1.5-tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll them between your palms, and coat them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place the cookies on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough to prevent spreading. Use fresh spices for the best flavor. For softer cookies, avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
Keywords: chai spice, snickerdoodle cookies, fall baking, chai cookies, spiced cookies