Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Espresso Chai Cookies topped with a delightful Maple Cinnamon Icing. These spiced cookies are perfect for coffee and chai lovers alike.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 cup instant espresso powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Maple Cinnamon Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, and espresso powder.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Make icing: Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and milk for icing.
- Ice the cookies: Drizzle or spread icing over cooled cookies.
- Set icing: Allow icing to set before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a stronger espresso flavor, increase espresso powder by 1 tablespoon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
