Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of these Espresso Chai Cookies with a delightful Maple Cinnamon Icing. These cookies are a perfect blend of warm spices and sweet icing, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Maple Cinnamon Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and espresso powder.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, spices.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mix, scoop dough onto sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Make Icing: Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and milk. Drizzle on cookies once cooled.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Pair with chai or coffee for a perfect treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
