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A plate of chai cookies drizzled with glaze, garnished with cinnamon sticks and star anise. The plate is set on a wooden tray with a warm orange napkin beside it, creating a cozy autumn atmosphere.
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Espresso Chai Cookies with Cinnamon Glaze Recipe

Fall in love with the warmth and flavor of Espresso Chai Cookies. These irresistible treats are infused with chai spices and topped with a maple cinnamon icing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 12 tablespoons salted butter ¾ cup, or 1½ sticks, at room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder or instant coffee powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour plus 1-2 tablespoons, as needed all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves
  • pinch black pepper
  • granulated sugar for rolling

Cinnamon Glaze

  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch ground cloves
  • pinch espresso powder
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream the butter, brown sugar, espresso powder, and vanilla until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Mix in the egg until combined. Then mix in the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, and pepper until combined.
  • Place sugar in a bowl. Roll the dough into 1-tablespoon balls. Then, dredge in the sugar. Place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are beginning to set around the edges. The center of the cookies should be softer. Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan.

Cinnamon Maple Icing

  • Melt the butter and whisk in the maple syrup, cinnamon, cloves, and a pinch of espresso powder until smooth. Whisk in the powdered sugar. Add water and or more powdered sugar to reach the desired consistency. I use the whisk to drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg