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Flavorful Chai Spice Snickerdoodles Recipe Easy Cardamom Cookies to Bake

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These chai spice snickerdoodles combine classic soft, chewy texture with a warm, aromatic chai spice twist featuring cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Perfect for cozy afternoons and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the chai spice sugar coating:
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom (freshly ground pods preferred)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat 1 cup (226 g) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined and smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. In a small bowl, stir together ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and ¼ teaspoon ground ginger for the chai spice sugar coating.
  7. Scoop dough by heaping tablespoons (about 1.5 tablespoons or 22 g each). Roll each ball into the chai spice sugar until well coated.
  8. Place dough balls about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. For thicker cookies, space closer and gently flatten slightly with your palm.
  9. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, rotating trays halfway through. Remove when edges are light golden brown and centers still look soft.
  10. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use softened butter at room temperature for best creaming results. Freshly ground cardamom pods provide superior flavor compared to pre-ground. Chill dough for 15 minutes if kitchen is warm to prevent spreading. Watch baking time closely to keep cookies soft and chewy. Use parchment or silicone mats to prevent sticking. For gluten-free, substitute with 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend and add an extra egg yolk if dough is dry. Vegan adaptation possible with vegan butter and flax eggs.

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