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Vanilla Chai Shortbread Cookies

Vanilla Chai Shortbread Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Vanilla Chai Shortbread Cookies offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience with aromatic chai spices and sweet vanilla, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Light or dark
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 2 teaspoons Chai Spice Blend Add nutmeg or cloves for variety
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Almond extract can also be used
Optional Toppings
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar For dusting
  • ½ cup Chopped Nuts Pecans or walnuts

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract and chai spice blend until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the flour and a pinch of salt, mixing on low until just combined.
  5. Shape the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden, then cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, avoid over-mixing the dough and ensure cookies are spaced properly to prevent merging while baking.

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