Chai Spiced Cookies

Infused with the cozy warmth of your favorite spiced tea, these Chai Spiced Cookies are the ultimate treat for fall or any time you crave comfort in cookie form. This simple recipe combines a perfectly balanced blend of chai-inspired spices—cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg—with a soft, buttery dough that practically melts in your mouth. The dough is sprinkled with a touch of reserved spice blend before baking, creating an irresistible aroma and a subtle crackled finish. Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish, these spiced cookies are perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings, enjoying with a steaming cup of chai, or gifting to friends. With their irresistible flavors and easy preparation, they’re bound to become a new favorite in your dessert rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Light brown sugar (packed)
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons Ground cardamom
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well combined.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground cloves, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg together to create the chai spice blend.

Step 6

Reserve 1 teaspoon of the chai spice blend for sprinkling later, and stir the remaining spices into the wet ingredients until evenly combined.

Step 7

Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.

Step 8

Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 9

Lightly sprinkle the reserved chai spice blend over the tops of each cookie dough ball.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers should still look slightly soft.

Step 11

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Serve warm or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(790.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3406.5

Total Fat 154.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 607.0mg	0%
Sodium 2296.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 481.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 269.9g
Protein 36.5g	0%

Vitamin D 141.3IU	0%
Calcium 212.1mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 603.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.2%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 55.6%