Chai-Spice Cookies -- Gluten-Free or Regular

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.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 30
• Yields: 30 cookies

Ingredients

• 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.