Maple Chai Cookies Recipe: A Delightful Culinary Experience
These Maple Chai Cookies are a delightful blend of warm spices and sweet maple syrup, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them with a cup of chai tea for a cozy treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts optional
- ½ cup white chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, black pepper, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in optional nuts and white chocolate chips if desired.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are light golden brown.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve with chai tea for a perfect pairing.
Notes
For added flavor, drizzle extra maple syrup over the cooled cookies.