Chai Spiced Snickerdoodles Recipe
This Chai Spiced Snickerdoodles Recipe is warm, cozy and full of comforting flavors.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
For Rolling
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon chai spice mix
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This helps create soft cookies.
Add Egg and Vanilla
- Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and spices evenly.
Combine Wet and Dry
- Slowly add dry ingredients into wet mixture. Mix until soft dough forms.
Prepare Rolling Sugar
- Mix sugar, cinnamon and chai spices in a small bowl for coating.
Shape the Dough
- Scoop dough and roll into balls. Keep size even for uniform baking.
Coat with Spice Sugar
- Roll each dough ball in spiced sugar until fully coated.
Bake the Cookies
- Place cookies on baking sheet. Bake for ten minutes until edges are set.
Cool Before Serving
- Let cookies cool on rack. Centers will soften as they rest.
Notes
- Chill dough for ten minutes if it feels too soft.
- Use fresh spices for stronger flavor.
- Add white chocolate chips for sweetness.
- Replace butter with plant-based butter for dairy-free option.
- Use brown sugar for deeper caramel taste.
- Sprinkle extra spice sugar after baking for more aroma.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft.