Chocolate Chai Snickerdoodles
Indulge in the warm and spicy allure of Chocolate Chai Snickerdoodles, a truly unique twist on the beloved classic cookie. Infused with rich unsweetened cocoa and a fragrant blend of chai spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves, these cookies deliver a delightful balance of chocolatey decadence and aromatic warmth. Rolled in a crackly cinnamon-sugar coating and baked to perfection, each bite melts in your mouth with a soft, chewy center and just a hint of spice. Perfect for cozy afternoons or holiday gatherings, these snickerdoodles are a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their cookie game. Pair them with a steaming cup of tea or coffee to complete the experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Cream of tartar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cardamom
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.25 cup Sugar (for rolling)
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, and ground cloves.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
In a small shallow dish, combine the sugar and ground cinnamon for rolling.
Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball. Roll the dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated, then place it on the prepared baking sheet, spacing each ball about 2 inches apart.
Using the bottom of a glass or your palm, gently flatten each ball slightly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers appear slightly underbaked. Be careful not to overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Chocolate Chai Snickerdoodles with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3489 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.7 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.6 g | 298% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2608 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 599.7 g | 218% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 361.6 g | ||
| Protein | 44.8 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1050 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
