Chai Sugar Cookies

I became addicted to chai after spending time in India and Nepal.  It seemed natural to bring those flavors to my baking during the holidays.  These are directly from this website, only stored here for prosperity.

Ingredients:

Chai Sugar Mixture:

    1 3/4 cups white sugar
    2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    1 teaspoon ground ginger
    1 teaspoon ground cardamom
    1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
    1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper

Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups Chai sugar mixture (above)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 3/4 cups flour

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350

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2. Make the chai sugar mixture.  Reserve 1/2 cup for rolling.  Add the rest to a large bowl and mix with 1 cup butter.  Cream until light and fluffy. 

3. Add egg, vanilla, salt and mix until combined. 

4. Add in baking powder, baking soda, and flour. 

5.  Roll dough into small balls.  Roll each ball in the reserved chai sugar mixture.  Bake for 8-10 minutes, then move to cooling rack.