Chai Cookies
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp granulated white sugar
75 g
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground allspice
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- pinch of ground cloves
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
280 g
- 2 cups all purpose flour
spooned and leveled, 250 g
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
275 g
- 4 egg yolks
at room temprature
- 2 tsp vanilla
Directions
- 1
Add the granulated white sugar, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom and cloves to a bowl. Whisk to combine.
- 2
Add the butter to a pot and heat it over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt and come to a simmer. Simmer until the butter is foamy, giving off a nutty scent and has browned. The whole process should take about 5-8 minutes. Remove the butter from the heat and transfer it to a small bowl. Pop it in the fridge and allow it to cool completely until it is solid but still malleable.
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate cozy treat for fall or the holiday season? These Chai Cookies are designed to be your new go-to, delivering that perfect blend of warmth and sweetness with every bite.
What makes these cookies truly special is the thoughtful combination of ingredients. They feature rich, nutty brown butter which deepens the flavor profile, perfectly complementing the array of aromatic warm fall spices. Rolling them in spiced sugar adds an extra layer of texture and an inviting sparkle that hints at the delightful experience to come. This careful construction ensures each cookie is super chewy, setting them apart from ordinary spiced cookies.
Prepare for a truly indulgent experience. These chai cookies boast a wonderfully soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth, leaving behind a complex symphony of flavors. You'll taste the comforting notes of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, and cloves, all balanced beautifully with the richness of brown butter and brown sugar. The spiced sugar coating provides a pleasant textural contrast and an extra burst of aromatic spice. They are a delightful balance of sweet and spicy, designed to bring warmth and joy with every delicious bite.
Want to make them your own? Feel free to adjust the spice levels in the dough or the spiced sugar coating to suit your preference, perhaps emphasizing cardamom for a brighter note or increasing the ginger for more warmth. For an extra touch, you could even mix in a pinch of black pepper to the spiced sugar for a subtle, unexpected kick that mimics a true chai spice blend. You could also vary the amount of spiced sugar you roll the cookies in for a lighter or bolder exterior.
These Chai Cookies are ideal for sharing at festive gatherings, cozy evenings by the fire, or as a thoughtful homemade gift. Pair them with a hot cup of tea or coffee for a truly comforting treat.