Chai Tea Latte Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons brewed chai concentrate, cooled
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for glaze

Method

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, black pepper, baking soda, and salt.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

   3:00 · Cream butter and sugars
3. 3

   Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and chai concentrate until fully combined.

4. 4

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until a soft dough forms.

5. 5

   Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.

6. 6

   Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

7. 7

   Scoop the dough into 1 1/2-tablespoon balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets, about 12 per sheet.

8. 8

   Bake one sheet at a time until the edges are just set and the centers still look slightly soft, 10 to 11 minutes.

   10:00 · Bake cookies
9. 9

   Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

   5:00 · Cool on baking sheet
10. 10

    Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth and drizzle-able.

11. 11

    Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and let it set for about 10 minutes before serving.

    10:00 · Let glaze set