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Maple Chai Cookies

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Soft, chewy cookies bursting with warm chai spices and sweet maple syrup, perfect for a cozy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup salted butter,soften
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, tightly packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 3/4 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Combine all purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon ginger powder, 1 teaspoon cardamom powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, baking powder, and baking soda in a clean bowl.
  2. Mix well with a clean whisk until everything is evenly distributed.
  3. Set aside the dry ingredients.
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, cream together softened salted butter, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until creamy.
  5. Add the egg to the creamed mixture.
  6. Whisk until the egg is well combined.
  7. Add 1/4 cup maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mixture.
  8. Whisk everything until it becomes homogenous.
  9. Slowly add the prepared dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
  10. Fold the cookie dough gently with a spatula until just combined.
  11. Divide the cookie dough into equal-sized balls, approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons per cookie.
  12. Roll each portion into a smooth ball.
  13. In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder, 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder, and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg.
  14. Roll the cookie dough balls in the spice-sugar mixture.
  15. Place the coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet pan.
  16. Chill the cookie dough balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or overnight.
  17. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  18. Gently flatten each chilled cookie dough ball with the bottom of a measuring cup or a glass.
  19. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
  20. Remove from oven once the edges start to brown.
  21. Cool the cookies on a wire rack.
  22. Once completely cooled, you may top them with any remaining spice sugar if desired.
  23. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature for best creamed texture.
Do not skip the chilling step for the dough; it prevents spreading.
Measure flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling, not scooping directly.
Avoid overmixing the dough once dry ingredients are added.
Cookies are done when edges are lightly golden; they will firm up as they cool.

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