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Vanilla Chai Shortbread Cookies
Delight in these buttery shortbread cookies infused with chai spices and topped with vanilla icing for a perfect treat.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 2 teaspoons chai tea leaves (or 2 bags of Tazo Chai)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground clove
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream (or water)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Cream cold butter, chai leaves, spices, and salt until combined.
- Add powdered sugar and mix until incorporated.
- Gradually add flour and mix until a soft dough forms, about 4-5 minutes.
- Shape dough into a log, chill for at least 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F, slice dough into 24 cookies, and bake for 14-16 minutes until edges are golden.
- Mix powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and cinnamon for icing; dip cooled cookies and set until hardened.
Notes
Chilling the dough enhances flavor; keep cookies stored in an airtight container.