Description

These Swift Chai Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for any time of year. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom, these soft, flavorful cookies are sure to become a favorite. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee for a cozy snack.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Spice Blend:

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Optional:

1 tablespoon milk for softer cookies
Extra sugar and chai spice for rolling

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and all the spices.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Add milk if needed.
Form and Bake: Roll the dough into balls, roll in sugar-spice mixture, place on baking sheets, and bake for 9–11 minutes.
Cool and Serve: Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a stronger chai flavor, steep a chai tea bag in melted butter or add chai extract.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.