Spiced Chai Cutout Sugar Cookies: cut-out sugar cookies that hold their shape. Makes 30 cookies in about 1.3 hours.
Spiced Chai Cutout Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
Scales from a half to a double batch; bake the extra trays in rounds.
- ¾ cup (170.0 g)unsalted butter
- ¾ cup (150.0 g)granulated sugar
- 1.0 (50.0 g)large egg
- 2 ⅓ cups (300.0 g)all-purpose flour
- 1.0 tsp (4.0 g)baking powder
- ½ tsp (3.0 g)fine salt
- 1 ¼ tsp (3.0 g)ground cinnamon
- ¾ tsp (2.0 g)ground cardamom
- ¾ tsp (2.0 g)ground ginger
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Instructions
- Cream room-temperature butter and sugar, then beat in the egg and all flavor ingredients.
- Mix in sifted flour, baking powder and salt to make a smooth dough; avoid excessive kneading.
- Divide dough in two, roll between parchment to 5 mm and chill 45 minutes until firm.
- Heat oven to 350°F (177°C). Stamp 30 holiday shapes and transfer to parchment-lined trays 2 cm apart.
- Bake 9–11 minutes, just until edges color lightly. Let cool 3 minutes on tray before moving to rack.
- Decorate only once fully cooled.
Tips
- Measure flour by weight; extra flour makes dense, dry cookies.
- Chilled dough and parchment promote even geometry and prevent sticking.
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make spiced chai cutout sugar cookies?
Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 45 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 30 cookies.
How should I store spiced chai cutout sugar cookies?
Room temperature airtight for 4–6 days; freeze plain baked cookies for longer storage.
Can I make spiced chai cutout sugar cookies ahead?
Yes. Room temperature airtight for 4–6 days; freeze plain baked cookies for longer storage.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 30 servings this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (30 servings): ~2970 cal · 147g fat · 384g carbs · 39g protein · 150g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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