Chai-Spiced Shortbread Cookies

Chai-Spiced Shortbread Cookies

These cookies are based on a shortbread recipe, but spiced to taste like a chai tea latte. Don't try to make a substitution for the cardamom - it's essential to the chai taste. Masala chai varies widely by region, brand, and store, so you can play with the spices to get closer to your favorite chai.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
62 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Step 2
Grind tea into a fine powder using a spice grinder. Mix in cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add the spiced tea mixture and mix thoroughly. Fold in flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a stiff dough forms.
Step 4
Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and roll out to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch pieces with a cookie cutter or knife. Arrange cookies on baking sheets.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until edges begin to brown slightly, about 20 minutes.
Chai-Spiced Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons loose-leaf tea, or more to taste

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