Chai-Spiced Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Chai-Spiced Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons loose-leaf tea, or more to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional); 1 cup butter; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons loose-leaf tea, or more to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
1 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2
Grind tea into a fine powder using a spice grinder. Mix in cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and pepper.
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.
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.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until edges begin to brown slightly, about 20 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons loose-leaf tea, or more to taste, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Chai-Spiced Shortbread Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chai-Spiced Shortbread Cookies

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