Chai-Spiced Almond Cookies

Vegetarian
Chai-Spiced Almond Cookies
60 min.
22
116kcal

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Indulge your senses with these delightful Chai-Spiced Almond Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! Infused with the warm, aromatic spices of chai, these cookies offer a unique twist that will transport you to a cozy café with every bite. The combination of finely chopped toasted almonds and a medley of spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and allspice creates a rich flavor profile that is both comforting and exotic.

These vegetarian cookies are not only delicious but also easy to make, taking just 60 minutes from start to finish. With a yield of 22 cookies, they are perfect for sharing at gatherings, holiday parties, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. Each cookie is a delightful balance of sweetness and nuttiness, with a soft texture that melts in your mouth.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress. The process is straightforward, and the result is a batch of cookies that look as good as they taste. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible Chai-Spiced Almond Cookies that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cup flour 
  • teaspoon almond extract 
  • 0.8 cup almonds toasted finely chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.8 teaspoon ground cardamom 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 1.3 cups powdered sugar divided
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted room temperature (1 stick)
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Using electric mixer, beat butter, 1/3 cup sugar, both extracts, spices, and salt in medium bowl. Beat in flour, then stir in almonds.
  2. Using hands, roll dough into tablespoon-size balls.
  3. Place on large baking sheet, spacing apart.
  4. Bake until pale golden, about 25 minutes. Cool on sheet 5 minutes.
  5. Place remaining sugar in large bowl. Working in batches, gently coat hot cookies in sugar. Cool cookies on rack.
  6. Roll again in sugar and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories116kcal
Protein5.67%
Fat50.86%
Carbs43.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5
Glycemic Load
3.19
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.642173897475%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.12mg
Catechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:116.26kcal
5.81%
Fat:6.68g
10.28%
Saturated Fat:2.85g
17.79%
Carbohydrates:12.85g
4.28%
Net Carbohydrates:12.03g
4.37%
Sugar:7.41g
8.24%
Cholesterol:11.09mg
3.7%
Sodium:27.42mg
1.19%
Alcohol:0.19g
100%
Alcohol %:1%
100%
Protein:1.68g
3.36%
Vitamin E:1.37mg
9.15%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.05%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.15%
Magnesium:14.86mg
3.71%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.68%
Fiber:0.82g
3.28%
Selenium:2.22µg
3.18%
Folate:12.72µg
3.18%
Phosphorus:31.08mg
3.11%
Copper:0.06mg
3.05%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.6%
Iron:0.47mg
2.6%
Vitamin A:129.48IU
2.59%
Calcium:16.52mg
1.65%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.36%
Potassium:45.68mg
1.31%
Source:Epicurious