Chai-Spice Cookies -- Gluten-Free or Regular

FloridaNative's Note:

Fragrant with the classic flavors of chai tea, these buttery, crumbly cookies are perfect for dunking in a cup of tea or coffee. From Whole Foods Market website, you can make these gluten-free as well, using blanched almond flour or a gluten-free all-purpose flour mix.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 30

Yield: 30.0 cookies

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour or 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Beat butter with granulated sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl until well blended. Stir in flour, spices and salt until just combined.
3. Scoop and roll dough into small teaspoon-sized balls and place about an inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake until lightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar and let cool completely on a rack.
5. Store in an airtight container.
6. NOTE: if using a gluten-free flour, please follow your package directions for adding xanthum gum.

Reviews

[JoyfulGirl]

I made these non-gluten free about 10 times now, and they are delicious! I play around with the amount of spice each time, depending on how I'm feeling, and have yet to find the place where I have too much cinnamon and ginger. ;)

I do have to add a splash of milk to make the dough workable, perhaps because I'm living in a pretty dry client.

[QueenBee49444]

Yum! I found these a melt in my mouth kind of treat. I love the blend of the chai-like flavors. and truly loved how easy they are to make! Unfortunately, I must share with others. Thanks for posting this recipe. I'll be making these again.

[Mia in Germany]

These are heavenly! Made gluten free and used erythritol instead of sugar and they were so fragrant. Will definitely make them again! Thanks for posting!
Made for National Diabetes Month.