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The rolling process for Spiced Chai Snickerdoodles is not just a fun step; it is essential for enhancing both flavor and texture. After you’ve formed your cookie dough into balls, you will roll each ball in a cinnamon-sugar mixture. This mixture adds a sweet, spicy crust that complements the chai spices inside the cookie. The sugar caramelizes slightly during baking, giving the cookies a beautiful, slightly crunchy exterior while keeping the inside soft and chewy.

Spiced Chai Snickerdoodles – Warm & Cozy Flavors!

Discover a cozy twist on a classic favorite with Spiced Chai Snickerdoodles. These delightful cookies blend the soft, chewy texture of traditional snickerdoodles with the aromatic warmth of chai spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. Perfect for chilly evenings, holiday gatherings, or just to indulge in at home, they promise to elevate your baking game. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or customize with fun mix-ins for a unique treat. Happy baking!
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Ingredients
  

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cardamom

½ teaspoon ground cloves

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for rolling)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

    Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves. Set aside.

      Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the softened butter and 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

        Add Egg and Vanilla: Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.

          Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

            Prepare Rolling Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the reserved ½ cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.

              Form Cookies: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, roll the dough into balls (about 1 inch in diameter). Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.

                Bake the Snickerdoodles: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden, but the center remains soft.

                  Cool Down: Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

                    Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy your Spiced Chai Snickerdoodles warm with a cup of tea or coffee for an extra cozy experience!

                      Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Servings: About 24 cookies