Smoky Mountains Cowboy Chai Tea-Infused Cookies

Smoky Mountains Cowboy Chai Tea-Infused Cookies

These cookies blend the rich, spiced flavors of cinnamon, ginger, and black tea into a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treat.

Author

Becca Warlick

Prep Time

1 hours

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings

12

Category

Baked Goods

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp finely ground Smoky Mountains Cowboy Chai (grind the loose leaf tea into a powder...a spice grinder or mortar and pestle will work)

Directions

1. Preheat & Prepare:
2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Infuse the Flavor:
4. Grind the Smoky Mountains Cowboy Chai into a fine powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
5. Cream the Butter & Sugar:
6. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
7. Mix Wet Ingredients:
8. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
9. Add Dry Ingredients:
10. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground chai. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
11. Scoop & Bake:
12. Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
13. Cool & Enjoy:
14. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.