Award-Winning Vegan Chai Latte Sugar Cookies
These delectable treats (a winner in our annual Holiday Cookie Contest) offer a harmonious blend of spices, creating a cozy and comforting experience with every bite.
Ingredients · Servings 30
- For the cookies:
- 1 cup
- vegan butter
- , softened
- 1½ cups
- cane sugar
- Egg replacer
- for 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons
- chai latte mix
- or contents of 3 chai tea bags, finely ground
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- For the espresso frosting:
- ¼ cup
- vegetable shortening
- ¼ cup vegan butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strong brewed espresso, cooled
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For the spice blend:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon groundnutmeg
- ½ teaspoon groundcardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. For the cookies, in a stand mixer, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vegan egg, chai, and vanilla, and beat 1 minute, until fully incorporated.
- Into a separate bowl, sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar. Add to wet ingredients in stand mixer and beat on medium-low speed, until fully incorporated.
- Pinch off enough dough to make 1½-inch balls, place onto baking sheet, and press down slightly. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, into a medium bowl, beat together shortening, butter, and espresso. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time and beat until smooth and fluffy, then add salt and mix to incorporate.
- For the spice blend, into a small bowl, add all ingredients and mix together. To assemble, spread frosting onto cooled cookies and top with spice blend.
What you need:
chai latte mix or contents of 3 chai tea bags, finely ground
For the espresso frosting: ¼ cup.
For the spice blend: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
