Description
Easy Vanilla Chai Shortbread Cookies offer a buttery, tender texture infused with aromatic chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves. These cookies are straightforward to prepare and bake, filling your kitchen with a warm, inviting scent perfect for teatime or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp chai spice blend (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which will help create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and chai spice blend until well incorporated, distributing the warm spices evenly throughout the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet mixture. Mix gently just until the dough comes together to avoid overworking it, which could make the cookies tough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges of the cookies turn lightly golden, indicating they are done.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly.
Notes
- The chai spice blend can be adjusted to suit personal taste by varying the amounts of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves.
- For softer cookies, do not overbake; remove from the oven as soon as edges turn golden.
- These cookies pair wonderfully with hot beverages like tea or coffee.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.