These Chai Snickerdoodle Cookies are at the tippy top of the cozy cookie list!
I absolutely adore the warm spices of chai. How bout you folks?
Cardamon, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and allspice. So incredibly cozy.
And snickerdoodle cookies have always, always been one of my faves. Buttery and cinnamony, soft and chewy. What’s not to love? Am I right?
Picture it guys. You’re all cozied up in a nice warm blanket, donning some fuzzy slippers with a cup of hot tea and a plate of these warm Chai Snickerdoodles in hand. The ultimate in comfort for the cold winter months ahead.
I love adding these to my holiday cookie trays too not just because they’re delicious but because they’re beyond easy.
When you’re including several different types of cookies like cut-outs, sandwich, slice and bake and bar cookies, we all know we need an easy drop cookie to round out the selection. And these are it! Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Chai Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe:
To make plain snickerdoodles just up the cinnamon to 2 teaspoons and omit the other spices.
The cookies will look somewhat uncooked in the cracks, but I don’t like to cook more than the 9 minute allotted time.
Chai Snickerdoodle Cookies
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp. cardamon
- 1/4 tsp. allspice
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
- In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cardamon, allspice and cloves. Whisk together until well combined.In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine butter and 3/4 cup sugar mixture. Beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add egg and vanilla and beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Gradually add flour mixture and mix until combined.
- Shape dough into 1-1 1/2 inch balls. Dip the balls into the remaining bowl of sugar mixture, coating thoroughly. Place on prepared sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 8-9 minutes until golden brown. Cool on sheet then transfer to wire rack.
Snickerdoodles happen to be one of my all time favorite cookies, so I am totally swooning over these brilliant beauties! I absolutely love the addition of chai, Mare – SO cozy! Just when I thought snickerdoodles couldn’t get any better, you go and make these! I cannot wait to make these this weekend!!! Pinned!
They’re my favorite too Chey! The chai spices make these so warm and cozy. Hope you enjoy them!
I adore chai too and I especially love cookies so I know I’d devour my fair share of these! Pinned! Have an awesome week ahead, my friend :)
Thanks Dawn. You too!
YES! Chai flavors are some of my favorite. I have to try these soon!
I know you’d love them Kelsie!
I just had a chai latte yesterday. A couple of these cookies would have gone perfectly with it! Loving this warm spiced twist on a classic snickerdoodle cookie.
Thanks Marissa! These are a fall and winter favorite!
Oh my goodness, I loooove chai snickerdooles but haven’t made them in years! I remember where I was the moment I first discovered there was such a cookie.. downtown Seattle during a holiday light parade! Warm, cozy and so inviting! These are absolutely gorgeous, Mare! Thank you for your inspiration!
So happy I could provide a bit of cookie baking inspiration Traci! These are definitely warm and cozy! Hope you have a great week!
What a cozy classic, with a lovely twist of chai! I’m definitely picturing myself bundled up with a blanket and some tea with one of these. Aaah, heavenly!
Perfect Katherine! Swap ya for a spider web cookie?!
Mary Ann, I’m loving the chai spice in these lovely snickerdoodles! They look so soft and tender!
I LOVE snickerdoodle cookies Kelly. And I thought the warm chai spices would be perfect for the chillier weather!
What a great idea! Chai spices are so warm and cozy and go perfect with these cookies. My sister is a lover of all things chai. I am going to need to make these for her.
You’re a good sister Kathy! She’ll love them!
My daughter Lauren is the snickerdoodle queen in our house! I can’t wait to pass this recipe along to her…she’ll love it! Like I do! Delicious!
Thanks Annie!
One of the best cookies to bring out the fall aroma’s and flavors, and then to add the warmness of chai to these cookies, you just took it over the top!
Thanks Kevin! These are so perfect for the chilly days ahead!
Chai and cookies are a natural, so I’m loving the two together in these beautiful cookies! Putting these on the baking list right now :)
Thanks Jennifer! You won’t be disappointed!
Chai spice is definitely a fave for me too! I’ve been eating chai spice cake all week and now I want to add these snickerdoodles to the list! Pinning!
Chai spice is so cozy. The flavor is good for so many things!
I love chai spice desserts and these snickerdoodles look perfect!
Thanks Laura!
YUM these were so good! I followed the recipe exactly, except I did add in a few grinds of black pepper! That is traditional in some chai spice blends and it was very delicious in these cookies! Thank you for sharing this recipe :)
So happy you enjoyed them Megan!I’ll need to try the pepper addition next time I make these. Thanks for the tip and for taking the time to leave a comment!
Chewy, delicious and my family loved them! Made exactly as written and the spicing was perfect. They actually disappeared first on the Christmas baking tray so next year I will be doubling the recipe for sure.
So happy they were enjoyed by all! Happy New Year!