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Each holiday season I whip up these Chai Spice Sandwich Shortbreads after finding out how amazingly the warm chai flavors blend with traditional snickerdoodle taste. The soft buttery treats with their smooth spiced middles have turned into the cookie everyone begs me to make. Folks who bite into them always say they capture the essence of holiday spirit.
A Standout Festive Treat
These cookies go way beyond ordinary. The snickerdoodle base simply dissolves on your tongue while the chai center brings this wonderful warming sweetness that'll have you grabbing another. When topped with white chocolate streams and gold accents they stand out beautifully on holiday trays. Nothing beats snuggling up with a couple of these and a hot cup of chai.
What You'll Need
- Shortbread base: Standard butter sugar and flour combo with cinnamon for that snickerdoodle charm.
- Cinnamon sugar: This gets dusted on top both before they go in and after they come out of the oven for extra shimmer and flavor.
- Chai spice filling: A luscious blend of butter cream and cozy spices including cardamom ginger cloves and cinnamon.
- White chocolate: A thin stream makes these treats look extra fancy.
- Gold sprinkles: Not must-have but they sure make your cookies look stunning.
Kitchen Instructions
- Mix Your Cookie Dough:
- Combine your butter sugar flour and cinnamon until everything forms a workable dough. Flatten it out and cut into rounds.
- Time to Bake:
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on cookies bake until they turn light brown then add more sugar while they're still hot.
- Whip Up the Filling:
- Mix butter powdered sugar and chai spices together until soft and creamy. Give it a try and toss in extra spices if you want more kick.
- Put Them Together:
- Smear the spicy filling onto one cookie then press another on top to create your sandwiches.
- Make Them Pretty:
- Add white chocolate drizzles scatter gold sprinkles on top and wait for everything to harden before you serve.
My Baking Secrets
Always use room temperature butter it really changes how your dough turns out. I always cool my dough in the fridge for a while it's so much simpler to handle that way. Don't be afraid to tweak the chai spice mix until it tastes just right to you.
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Keeping Them Fresh
You can store these treats in a sealed container at room temp for 3 days or keep them in the fridge for a full week. They taste amazing with hot chai coffee or hot chocolate. There's something truly special about enjoying spicy cookies with warm drinks.
Common Questions
- → Can I prepare these cookies days before serving?
You can definitely make them up to 3 days early and pop them in the fridge. Just let them sit out a bit before eating so they'll taste their best.
- → What's an alternative if I don't have loose chai tea?
Just grab 2 chai tea bags instead. Snip them open and use the same amount of tea from inside for your filling.
- → What's the best way to keep these cookies fresh?
Put them in a sealed container in your fridge for up to a week. They'll taste way better if you let them warm up to room temp before eating.
- → Is it possible to freeze these cookie sandwiches?
You can freeze them for up to 3 months if they're well-sealed. Just move them to your fridge the night before you want to eat them.
- → Can I skip the filling and just make the cookies?
For sure! Just bake the cookies and give them a roll in cinnamon sugar. They'll stay good in a sealed container for about 5 days.