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Best Ever Chai Cookies
Delight in these aromatic chai-spiced cookies, topped with a sweet glaze for the perfect treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 2 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. chai spice blend, divided (see below)
- 16 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cold, cubed (1 cup)
- 1 cup sugar (plus 1 Tbsp. for rolling)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 tsp. cardamom
- 1/2 tsp. allspice
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. cloves
Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 Tbsp. milk (plus more as needed)
- 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix dry ingredients and chai spice blend. Cream butter and sugars, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients. Form dough balls, roll in chai spice and sugar.
- Bake for 8-11 minutes, cool completely before glazing.
- Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla bean paste for glaze. Apply to cooled cookies.
Notes
Chill dough if too soft. Adjust milk for glaze consistency.