Chai Spice Cookies

These Chai Spice Cookies are packed with cozy flavors like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, making them perfect for chilly days or holiday celebrations. With their soft, chewy texture and aromatic spices, they pair wonderfully with tea or coffee.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground cardamom
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients:

¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Topping:

¼ cup granulated sugar mixed with ½ tsp ground cinnamon for rolling

Instructions

Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Add Wet Ingredients:
- Beat in the egg, followed by the vanilla extract, until well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Shape the Cookies:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. If desired, roll the dough balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake:
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Serve:
- Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for later.

Tips and Trick

Don’t Overmix: Overmixing the dough can result in tougher cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Chill the Dough: If your dough feels too soft or sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Spice Variation: Adjust the spice levels to suit your taste. Add more cinnamon or cardamom for a stronger chai flavor.
Perfect Texture: For soft, chewy cookies, remove them from the oven when the centers are still slightly underbaked. They’ll set as they cool.
Even Baking: Rotate your baking sheets halfway through baking for evenly cooked cookies.
Freezing: Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the baking time.