Chai-Spiced Almond Cookies

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

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Indulge in the delightful taste of Chai-Spiced Almond Cookies, a perfect treat that brings together the warm and inviting flavors of chai spices and the nutty crunch of toasted almonds. These vegetarian cookies are not only a delightful dessert but also a wonderful way to impress your friends and family with your baking skills. With a preparation time of just 60 minutes, you can whip up a batch to share during gatherings, or simply enjoy them with your favorite cup of tea.

Each bite offers a symphony of flavor, featuring the aromatic hints of cardamom, cinnamon, and allspice, beautifully complemented by the richness of almond extract. The cookies have a delightful texture—crisp on the outside and tender on the inside—making them irresistible. Rolling them in powdered sugar adds a touch of sweetness and a charming presentation, perfect for any occasion.

Whether you’re hosting a cozy afternoon tea or looking for a sweet snack to brighten your day, these Chai-Spiced Almond Cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings. With only 116 calories per cookie, you can enjoy them guilt-free. So, gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to immerse yourself in the delightful aroma of freshly baked cookies that will linger in your kitchen long after they're gone!

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%
Folate:12.72µg
3.18%
Selenium:2.22µg
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