Spiced Chai Latte Glaze Cookies
These Spiced Chai Latte Glaze Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with warm chai spices, finished with a luscious chai tea glaze. Perfect for cozy afternoons!
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
For the Chai Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brewed chai tea cooled
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion the dough into small mounds about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each. Place evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are set and beginning to turn golden. Centers will look soft but will firm as they cool.
- Remove cookies from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before glazing.
Glazing
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, brewed chai tea, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Once cookies are fully cooled, drizzle or spread the chai glaze over the top. Allow glaze to set for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric mixer or hand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Cooling Rack
- Spoon or piping bag
Notes
- Use freshly ground or toasted spices for the best chai flavor.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for optimal cookie texture.
- Cool brewed chai tea completely before mixing glaze to avoid melting sugar.
- For stronger chai flavor, add a pinch of chai spice mix to the glaze.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days or refrigerate up to 10 days.