Description

These Chai Sugar Cookies combine warm chai spices with fresh orange zest for an unexpected twist on classic sugar cookies. Rolled in chai-spiced sugar before baking, they have a lightly crisp exterior and soft, chewy centers. Best of all, they’re easy to make in under 45 minutes and bake up perfectly round!

Ingredients

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346 g (2 ⅔ cups) all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon chai spice*
226 g (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
250 g (1 ¼ cups) granulated sugar + 50 g (¼ cup) for rolling
Zest of 1 orange
1 large egg + 1 yolk, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F/177°C. Line two baking sheet pans with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 tablespoon of chai spice.
In a large mixing bowl, using a handheld or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, 250 g (1 ¼ cups sugar), and orange zest on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Scrape down the bowl, add in the egg, yolk, and vanilla, and beat until combined.
Add the dry ingredients and mix on medium-low speed until just combined.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining 50 g (¼ cup) sugar and 1 teaspoon chia spice.
Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, scoop the dough, roll each cookie into a ball, then roll it in the sugar-spice mix until coated.
Arrange the cookies on the prepared sheet pans, leaving 3 inches of space between each one.
Bake for 12-13 minutes or until edges are just set and the centers are puffed. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes on the hot pan. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

*If you prefer to use individual spices, you can mix 1¾ teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ¼ teaspoon ground allspice.

Storage: Keep cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Cookies
Method: Baking