Chai-Spiced Shortbread Cookies
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Recipe Summary 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.Ingredients | Chocolates And Chai Pancakes2 tablespoons loose-leaf tea, or more to taste1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground ginger½ teaspoon ground nutmeg¼ teaspoon ground cloves⅛ teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper (Optional)1 cup butter½ cup white sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flourDirectionsPreheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).Grind tea into a fine powder using a spice grinder. Mix in cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and pepper.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.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.Bake in the preheated oven until edges begin to brown slightly, about 20 minutes.You might try adding almond extract, or using honey instead of sugar (though you'll need more flour).Substitute white pepper for the black pepper, if desired.Info | Chocolates And Chai Pancakesprep:
20 mins
cook:
20 mins
total:
40 mins
Servings:
48
Yield:
4 dozen 2-inch cookies
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