01/02/2025
☕ Chai Spiced Shortbread Cookies 🍪
Warm, buttery, and infused with cozy chai spices, these shortbread cookies are the perfect companion to your afternoon tea or coffee. Simple yet irresistible! ✨
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cardamom
¼ tsp ground cloves
⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
1️⃣ Cream butter and sugar: Beat butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
2️⃣ Add chai spices: In a separate bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually mix into the butter mixture until dough forms.
3️⃣ Chill dough: Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4️⃣ Roll and cut: Roll the dough to ¼-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use your favorite cookie cutters to shape the cookies.
5️⃣ Bake: Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
6️⃣ Cool and enjoy: Let cookies cool completely before serving. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness!
✨ Pro Tip: Pair these cookies with a steaming cup of chai for a double dose of cozy flavors. Perfect for gifting or indulging! 🎁