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Easy Vanilla Chai Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Traditional

Description

Easy Vanilla Chai Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat that combines buttery goodness with the aromatic spices of chai. These tender cookies are simple to make, filling your home with a warm, inviting aroma. Perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying solo, they pair beautifully with tea or coffee, bringing comfort and joy to any occasion.

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

  1. 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.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy, incorporating air for a light texture.
  3. Add Flavors: Mix in the vanilla extract and chai spice blend thoroughly to infuse the dough with warm, aromatic chai flavors.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt into the mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which could make the cookies tough.
  5. Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges, indicating they are perfectly baked.
  7. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set and retain their shape.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
  • You can adjust the chai spice blend to suit your taste preferences, adding more or less as desired.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • These cookies pair wonderfully with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/easy-vanilla-chai-shortbread-cookies-recipe/