Chai-Spiced Snickerdoodle Cookies – Soft, Chewy, and Irresistible
⭐ Soft, chewy, and full of warm chai flavors!
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For Rolling:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp allspice
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Cream butter & sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
3️⃣ Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4️⃣ Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and cinnamon.
5️⃣ Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until fully incorporated.
6️⃣ Make the spice mix: In a small bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and allspice.
7️⃣ Shape the cookies: Scoop 1 tbsp dough, roll into a ball, and coat in the spice-sugar mix.
8️⃣ Bake: Place on a baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
9️⃣ Cool & enjoy: Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Storage Tips:
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze the dough balls (coated in sugar) and bake straight from frozen at 350°F for 16 minutes.
🍵 Pair with a hot chai latte or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat!