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chai shortbread

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

Shortbread with the taste of chai tea.

(1 rating)
yield 3 dozen
prep time 1 Hr 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chai shortbread

  • 1 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground cardamom
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 dash
    ground cloves
  • 1 dash
    ground black pepper
  • 3/4 c
    powdered sugar
  • 10 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 1 Tbsp
    ice water

How To Make chai shortbread

  • 1
    Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (through pepper), stirring well with a whisk.
  • 2
    Place sugar and butter in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • 3
    Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until combined (mixture will appear crumbly). Sprinkle dough with 1 tablespoon ice water; toss with a fork.
  • 4
    Divide dough in half. Shape dough into 2 (6-inch-long) logs; wrap each log in plastic wrap. Chill 1 hour or until very firm.
  • 5
    Preheat oven to 375°. Line baking sheets with baking parchment.
  • 6
    Unwrap dough logs. Carefully cut each log into 18 slices using a serrated knife. Place dough circles 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  • 7
    Bake 10 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove cookies from pans; cool completely on wire racks.

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