Easy Vanilla Chai Shortbread Cookies Recipe
These Easy Vanilla Chai Shortbread Cookies are a perfect blend of buttery richness and warm chai spices, infused with aromatic vanilla for a comforting treat. Crisp on the edges and tender in the center, these cookies make an ideal snack alongside your favorite tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 27-30 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp chai spice blend (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves)
- ½ tsp salt
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 ensure the cookies bake evenly and do not stick.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, creating a light base for the cookies.
- Add Flavors: Mix in the vanilla extract and chai spice blend thoroughly to distribute the warm, aromatic flavors evenly throughout the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing gently just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and ensure a tender texture.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave enough space between each cookie to allow for even spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn a light golden color, signaling perfect doneness.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For a stronger chai flavor, add a pinch more of the chai spice blend according to taste.
- Ensure the butter is fully softened for easier creaming and better texture.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container will keep them fresh for up to one week.
- These cookies can be made ahead and frozen before baking; just bake directly from the freezer, adding a couple of extra minutes to the baking time.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
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