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Cozy Chai Spiced Snickerdoodles with Cardamom

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Soft and chewy snickerdoodles infused with warm chai spices including cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. A comforting twist on the classic cookie perfect for cozy gatherings and tea time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a mixer, beat softened butter with 1 ½ cups granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture in two or three parts, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. While dough chills, mix ¼ cup sugar with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves in a small bowl.
  8. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll each in the chai spice sugar mixture to coat. Place about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set but centers look soft and slightly puffy.
  10. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Butter should be at room temperature but still holding shape for best creaming. Chill dough at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and enhance chewiness. Use fresh ground cardamom pods if possible for best flavor. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Start checking cookies at 9 minutes to avoid overbaking. Dough can be frozen in balls and baked from frozen with a couple extra minutes baking time.

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Keywords: snickerdoodles, chai spices, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, soft cookies, cozy cookies, homemade cookies, chai snickerdoodles

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