{"id":91737,"date":"2025-12-01T10:43:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T16:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/?p=91737"},"modified":"2025-12-15T08:53:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T14:53:13","slug":"chai-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/chai-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Chai Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1392\" height=\"2088\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/chai-cookies\/?tp_image_id=91738\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GSOChaiCookies_Shot2_86-1392x2088.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GSOChaiCookies_Shot2_86-1392x2088.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GSOChaiCookies_Shot2_86-1100x1650.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GSOChaiCookies_Shot2_86-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GSOChaiCookies_Shot2_86-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GSOChaiCookies_Shot2_86-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-personal-note cwp-inner cwp-large has-background has-octonary-background-color\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-heading\">Best Cookies I&#8217;ve Made This Fall!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/chai-cookies\/?tp_image_id=90641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ali-Martin-Headshot-2025-Square-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90641\" style=\"width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ali-Martin-Headshot-2025-Square-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ali-Martin-Headshot-2025-Square-1-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ali-Martin-Headshot-2025-Square-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ali-Martin-Headshot-2025-Square-1-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a new cookie to add to your repertoire, I can&#8217;t recommend these chai cookies enough. \u2661<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They remind me a bit of my favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/chewy-ginger-molasses-cookies\/\">chewy ginger molasses cookies<\/a>, with that same ultra-soft center and those irresistible sparkly, crackled, sugar-coated edges. But the flavors are completely different, thanks to a cozy blend of chai spices (think cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves) folded into a brown sugar dough that\u2019s made with a hint of maple syrup. They\u2019re just <em>so<\/em> delicious and cozy this time of year. And they&#8217;re easy to make with no mixer required!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve made at least a half dozen batches while fine-tuning the recipe this fall, and friends and family have been raving about them. (Highly recommend pairing one with your morning coffee too!) I hope you love them every bit as much as we do.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<!--more-->\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1392\" height=\"2088\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/chai-cookies\/?tp_image_id=91740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GSOChaiCookies_Shot1_15-1392x2088.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GSOChaiCookies_Shot1_15-1392x2088.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GSOChaiCookies_Shot1_15-1100x1650.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GSOChaiCookies_Shot1_15-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GSOChaiCookies_Shot1_15-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GSOChaiCookies_Shot1_15-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-recipe-tips\">Recipe Tips<\/h2>\n\n<p>Here are a few quick tips to help your chai cookies bake up perfectly every time:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cool the butter fully.<\/strong> If the melted butter is still warm, it can melt the brown sugar and make the dough greasy. Give it a good 10\u201315 minutes to cool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t skip chilling the dough.<\/strong> A short chill helps the flour hydrate and prevents excessive spreading in the oven. Aim for at least 1 hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use fresh spices.<\/strong> The spice blend is the star here! Make sure your cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom smell bright and fragrant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roll generously in chai sugar.<\/strong> A thorough coat ensures your cookies bake up sparkly and evenly spiced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bake until just set.<\/strong> Pull the cookies when the edges are set but the centers still look soft \u2014 they\u2019ll continue to firm as they cool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1392\" height=\"2052\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/chai-cookies\/?tp_image_id=91741\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chai-Cookies-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chai-Cookies-2.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chai-Cookies-2-1100x1622.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chai-Cookies-2-768x1132.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chai-Cookies-2-1042x1536.jpg 1042w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chai-Cookies-2-400x590.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-recipe-variations\">Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n\n<p>Feel like customizing your batch of chai cookies? Here are some fun ideas:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Add chocolate chips.<\/strong> White chocolate pairs <em>beautifully<\/em> with chai spices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add nuts.<\/strong> Chopped pecans or walnuts add great texture and toastiness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swap the maple.<\/strong> Try honey or brown butter for a different flavor depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make them stuffed.<\/strong> Wrap the dough around a caramel square or a small scoop of cookie butter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add espresso powder.<\/strong> Just \u00bd teaspoon enhances the spices and adds warmth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make them extra spicy.<\/strong> Add an extra pinch of black pepper for a subtle kick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1392\" height=\"2088\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/chai-cookies\/?tp_image_id=91742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GSOChaiCookies_Shot2_82-1392x2088.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GSOChaiCookies_Shot2_82-1392x2088.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GSOChaiCookies_Shot2_82-1100x1650.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GSOChaiCookies_Shot2_82-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GSOChaiCookies_Shot2_82-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GSOChaiCookies_Shot2_82-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block is-style-open\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764529215090\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">can i freeze the dough?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Definitely. I recommend scooping into balls, freezing them on a sheet pan, storing in a freezer bag for up to 3 months, then rolling in the chai sugar right before baking.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764529360253\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">can i make these gluten-free?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, I recommend making them with <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3K7f3rY\">this gluten-free 1:1 flour<\/a>. (And of course, double-check that all of your other ingredients are certified gf.)<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764529361446\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">why are my cookies overly smooth?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Typically this happens if the dough gets too warm (leading to faster spreading) or too cold (preventing spread). 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h2-transform.text-transform\">Chai Cookies<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-outer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-label\"><span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\" class=\"rating-label\"><span class=\"average\">5<\/span> from <span class=\"count\">1<\/span> review<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-details\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"author\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-author-name\">Ali<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"prep-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use xlink:href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrep Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\">25 mins<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cook-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use xlink:href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCook Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-time\">10 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class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Cookies:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> (226 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"1.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 1\/2 cups<\/span> (300 g) packed brown sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/4 cup<\/span> maple syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">2 teaspoons<\/span> vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> large egg, room temperature and lightly beaten<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"3\" data-unit=\"cup\">3 cups<\/span> (375 g) all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">2 teaspoons<\/span> cornstarch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> baking powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/2 teaspoon<\/span> baking soda<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> fine sea salt<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Chai Spice Blend <em>(makes about 1\/3 cup)<\/em>:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"4\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">4 teaspoons<\/span> ground cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">2 teaspoons<\/span> ground ginger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">2 teaspoons<\/span> ground cardamom<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> ground allspice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> ground cloves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/2 teaspoon<\/span> finely ground black pepper<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Rolling Sugar:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/2 cup<\/span> granulated sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">2 teaspoons<\/span> chai spice blend <em>(taken from above)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS--><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode\">\n\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__container\">\n\t\t<label class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__switch\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"tasty_recipes_697dbe30b619a_cookmode\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__switch-slider tasty-recipes-cook-mode__switch-round\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-tasty-recipes-customization=\"button-color.background button-text-color.color\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t<label for=\"tasty_recipes_697dbe30b619a_cookmode\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__label\">Cook Mode<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span 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Transfer it to a large mixing bowl and let it cool completely (about 20 minutes). Stir in the maple syrup, followed by the brown sugar, and mix until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract and egg and stir until well combined.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\"><b>Combine dry ingredients:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">all but 2 teaspoons<\/span> of the chai spice blend. (We will <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">reserve some of the chai spice. blend for the rolling sugar mix). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no streaks remain.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\"><b>Chill:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours (or up to 5 days).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\"><b>Make the rolling sugar:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Stir the reserved chai spice blend into the granulated sugar until evenly mixed.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\"><b>Prep for baking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> About 30 minutes before baking, preheat oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C) and line a baking sheet with parchment. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon (about 40g) portions. I find it&#8217;s easiest to do this with a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4h9lyGd\">cookie scoop<\/a>, but you can also just use a spoon. Roll each ball in the chai-spiced sugar mixture until completely coated.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\"><b>Bake:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10\u201312 minutes, until the edges are set and centers are still soft. Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and let the cookies cool for at least 5 minutes. 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Aim for slightly chilled but scoopable for a nice crackly texture.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91737","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=91737"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91737\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":92005,"href":"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91737\/revisions\/92005"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/91738"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=91737"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=91737"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=91737"},{"taxonomy":"cultivate_rss","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cultivate_rss?post=91737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}