Chai-Spiced Almond Cookies

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

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chai-Spiced Almond Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! These cookies are not only vegetarian but also bring a unique twist to traditional almond cookies with the warm and aromatic spices of chai. Imagine the comforting scent of ground cardamom, cinnamon, and allspice wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this delectable dessert.

With a preparation time of just 60 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch of these cookies to share with friends and family. Each cookie is a delightful combination of finely chopped toasted almonds and a hint of almond extract, creating a rich and nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the spices. At only 116 calories per cookie, they make for a guilt-free indulgence that everyone can enjoy.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, these Chai-Spiced Almond Cookies are sure to impress. Their pale golden hue and sugary coating make them visually appealing, while the soft and chewy texture will have you reaching for seconds. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a batch of these irresistible cookies that will warm your heart and satisfy your sweet tooth!

Ingredients

  • cup all purpose 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%
Iron:0.47mg
2.6%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
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