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Chai Spice Sugar Cookies

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Soft and chewy sugar cookies infused with a warm chai spice blend, perfect for holiday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chai spice blend (see notes)
  • Optional: 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • Optional: 2-3 tablespoons milk or eggnog for glaze

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and chai spice blend.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour. This helps control spread.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
  8. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Optional Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and milk or eggnog until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

  • Chai Spice Blend: Combine 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ¼ teaspoon ground allspice, and a pinch of black pepper.
  • For Gluten-Free: Substitute a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for the all-purpose flour. You may need to adjust baking time slightly.
  • For a lighter cookie, reduce the butter by ¼ cup and substitute with unsweetened applesauce.
  • These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

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