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Published: Apr 7, 2021. Post Updated: Feb 9, 2022

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Chai Cookies

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These Chai Cookies are crispy and chewy all at the same time. They are HUGE and full of all the warmth and aroma of Chai - Cinnamon, Ginger, Cardamom, Cloves, Black Pepper with added chocolate.

4 Chai Cookies on a lined tray

chai cookies

I already have some Chai Spice cookies on the site but I wanted to create a slightly different version that were really chunky with more of a crisp edge.

The cookies still have all the flavour of Masala Chai/Karak Chai but in a cookie version.

ingredients used in chai spiced cookies

Dark Brown Sugar โ€“ I chose this because of itโ€™s strong Molasses flavour but also because I was after a chewy cookie. I will always choose chewy over crisp and Dark Brown Sugar is more hydroscopic than caster sugar. So it holds on to moisture meaning soft and chewy cookies with a rich treacly caramel flavour. 

Caster Sugar โ€“ I wanted these cookies to have a slightly crisp edge and caster sugar does that.

Butter โ€“ Melted and cooled Butter makes for a chewy cookie. I browned the butter for added flavour and nuttiness.

Salt - Just a pinch to bring everything together.

Chocolate โ€“ Any chocolate will work in this recipe. I used Dark Chocolate.

Fridge Time โ€“ Yes it isnโ€™t an ingredient but fridge time is an essential part of this recipe because it helps the flavours to develop.

Egg โ€“ Again adds to chewiness.

Bicarbonate of Soda and Baking Powder โ€“ For cakey and chewy  cookies.

Chai Spices โ€“ Cinnamon, Ginger, Cardamom, Cloves, Black Pepper. To capture all the flavour and aroma of Chai.

Self Raising Flour and Plain Flour โ€“ I used this for a little lift. I wanted big chewy cookies.

how to make chai spice cookies 

Melt, brown and cool the butter. 

Browned butter in pot

Beat with the sugars for 3 minutes.

Sugars in a bowl

Add the Eggs and beat for 2 โ€“ 3 more minutes.

Sugar and butter wicked in a bowl

Fold in the flours, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, chai spices and chopped chocolate. 

Flour added to bowl of stand mixer

Chocolate added to bowl of stand mixer

Mix just enough to form a dough then place in the freezer for 2 hours. 

Form Cookies. Bake in preheated oven for  17 - 20 minutes at 200 C/GM 6/180 Fan.

Chai cookies on lined tray

How to Brown Butter

To brown butter add to a pan and watch and smell it carefully!

The butter will go through many phases after it melts.

It will foam and bubble at which stage I would suggest that you keep stirring it. It will begin to change colour. Then small brown bits will begin to form at the bottom of the pan. Remove it from the heat at this stage.

Pour it into a large bowl and place in the fridge for 20 minutes to cool before using.

tips for making chai cookies

  • Freezer time helps the flavours to develop.
  • Browned Butter adds SO MUCH FLAVOUR. Don't skip this step.
  • These cookies do spread so leave a gap between them on the tray. If they spread and stick together, once they are out of the oven, use a metal spoon to push them back into shape.

storage

These keep well in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

tips for freezing 

unbaked

Form dough balls onto a lined baking tray. Allow to freeze and then transfer to freezer bags for up to 6 weeks.

To bake โ€“ Either let the dough defrost overnight in the fridge or for a couple hours at room temperature and bake as per the recipe instructions.

To bake from frozen โ€“ reheat the oven to 170 C/Gas Mark 3. Remove cookie dough balls from the freezer and place on a lined oven tray. Bake for 3 โ€“ 5 minutes longer then the recipe instructions. 

Baked

Allow to cool on baking tray and freeze in an airtight container or freezer bag. These cookies freeze well for up to a month.

To bake โ€“  Defrost to room temperature before serving. I prefer to gently reheat them in the oven at 150 C/Gas Mark 2 for 5 โ€“ 7 minutes.

more cookie recipes you may enjoy:

Brown Butter Cookies

Popcorn Cookies

Biscoff Cookies

Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oat Cookies

Dulce De Leche Cookies

Nutella Cookies

Brownie Cookies

**if you make something from  tiffin and tea, i would love to see your creations! donโ€™t forget to rate this recipe and leave a comment below! we love to hear from you. safira x
4 Chai Cookies on a lined tray

Chai Cookies

Safira
These Chai Cookiesย are crispy and chewy all at the same time. They areย HUGEand full of all the warmth and aroma of Chai - Cinnamon, Ginger, Cardamom, Cloves, Black Pepper with added chocolate.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 17 minutes mins
Fridge Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 43 minutes mins
Course Baking, Baking/Dessert
Cuisine American, british
Servings 10
Calories 470 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 220 g Unsalted Butter
  • 150 g Dark Brown Sugar
  • 150 g Caster Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 225 g Self Raising Flour
  • 285 g Plain Flour
  • Pinch Salt
  • ยผ teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
  • 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • ยฝ teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ยพ teaspoon Ground Cardamom
  • ยผ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • โ…› teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 400 g Chocolate Chips or Chopped Chocolate

Instructions
 

  • To brown butter add to a pan over medium high heat and watch and smell it carefully! The butter will go through many phases after it melts. It will foam and bubble at which stage I would suggest that you keep stirring it. It will begin to change colour. Then small brown bits will begin to form at the bottom of the pan. Remove it from the heat at this stage.
    Pour it into a large bowl and place in the fridge for 20 minutes to cool before using.
  • Beat butter with the sugars for 3 minutes.
  • Add the Eggs and beat for 2 โ€“ 3 more minutes.
  • Fold in the flours, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, ground spices and chocolate.ย 
  • Mix just enough to form a dough then place in the freezer for 2 hours.ย 
  • Form into 10 large cookies using your hands. Place onto 3 - 4 lined trays. These cookies do spread so leave a gap between them.
  • Bake in preheated oven for ย 17 - 20 minutes at 200 C/GM 6/180 Fan.
  • Leave to cool on the tray and then remove to a cooling rack.

Notes

tips for making chai cookies

  • Freezer time helps the flavours to develop.
  • Browned Butter adds SO MUCH FLAVOUR. Don't skip this step.
  • If the cookies spread and stick together, once they are out of the oven use a metal spoon to push them back into shape.

storage

These keep well in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

tips for freezing 

unbaked

Form dough balls onto a lined baking tray. Allow to freeze and then transfer to freezer bags for up to 6 weeks.
To bake โ€“ Either let the dough defrost overnight in the fridge or for a couple hours at room temperature and bake as per the recipe instructions.
To bake from frozen โ€“ reheat the oven to 170 C/Gas Mark 3. Remove cookie dough balls from the freezer and place on a lined oven tray. Bake for 3 โ€“ 5 minutes longer then the recipe instructions. 
Baked
Allow to cool on baking tray and freeze in an airtight container or freezer bag. These cookies freeze well for up to a month.
To bake โ€“  Defrost to room temperature before serving. I prefer to gently reheat them in the oven at 150 C/Gas Mark 2 for 5 โ€“ 7 minutes.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 7gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 133mgPotassium: 99mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 599IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chai Cookies, Indian Masala Chai, Karak Chai
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