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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Chai Shortbread Cookies

    Published: Mar 26, 2013 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 22, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Chai Shortbread Cookies

    As a regular reader of this blog you will know I have a sweet tooth. A sweet little something every now and again, quite simply, as far as I am concerned at least, adds to the enjoyment of life.

    But when it comes to choosing something sweet to eat, despite appearances to the contrary, I am selective. If I'm going to indulge it has to be good. It has to be worth the calories. And usually my preference is for cakes, a few squares of dark chocolate or a decadent dessert. Cookies rarely get a look in, especially shortbread, as there are so many things I'd rather eat instead.

    Shortbread is something I grew up with, unsurprising when you consider my Scottish heritage, but the shortbread I grew up with was always plain shortbread. Sweet and buttery, but in my mind boring.

    However the addition of a small amount of ground chai tea leaves makes all the difference taking these Chai Shortbread Cookies, from boring and uninteresting (to me) to a cookie that is suddenly so much more interesting, not to mention fragrant. These tea cookies are totally addictive, something I'd never thought I'd say about shortbread, but it might help explain why these chai cookies have been rapidly disappearing!

    Chai Shortbread cookies recipe | via Delicious Everyday deliciouseveryday.com

    Chai Shortbread cookies recipe | via Delicious Everyday deliciouseveryday.com

    Recipe

    Chai Shortbread Cookies

    Chai Shortbread Cookies - Adapted from Claire Robinson's Earl Grey Tea Cookies. Makes 24 cookies
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 32 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Dessert
    Keyword: Chai Shortbread Cookies, Delicious Everyday
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Calories: 121kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups plain flour all purpose
    • 3 tbs loose leaf chai tea leaves
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¾ cup icing sugar confectioners'
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 230 g butter room temperature, 2 sticks
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Add the flour and tea leaves to a food processorand process until the tea is ground and spotted throughout the flour. Add the salt, icing sugar, vanilla extract and butter and pulse until a dough forms. Remove from the food processor and roll into a log of roughly 6cm (2 ½ inches) in diameter and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 190 celsius (375 Fahrenheit) and line a baking tray with baking paper. Slice the dough into 24 cookies and bake for 12 minutes or until the edges begin to golden. Cool on the baking tray before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 13mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 240IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Jas (The Gluten Free Scallywag) says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I'm about to marry into some Scottish heritage although I'm sure through my Welsh heritage we ate alot of buttery goodness too. These look like a delicious combination of that soft buttery biscuit and the aromas of that spicy Chai blend. Will certainly be giving these a whirl.

      Reply
    2. Stephanie - The Dessert Spoon says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I too find plain shortbread a little boring, but this shortbread looks delicious. What a wonderful way to add flavour! Perfect for afternoon tea.

      Reply
    3. Rosa says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      A great combination. Those shortbreads must taste amazing!Lovely clicks!Cheers,Rosa

      Reply
    4. Amanda says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I'm with you - if I'm going to indulge, it has to be worth the calories. Thee little treats look divine & I know I have some chai languishing in the back of the cupboard - perfect!

      Reply
    5. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I'd devour this with my daily cup of tea! Love the added chai here 🙂

      Reply
    6. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I love shortbread, chai is a perfect flavor for these cookies!

      Reply
    7. ATasteOfMadness says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Chai AND shortbread cookies? I think I'm in heaven, this sounds like a dream combination!

      Reply
    8. celia says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Chai and short bread sounds like a good match but when it comes to using tea leaves in baking recipes, is it okay to eat tea leaves?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Yes, it's perfectly safe to eat the tea leaves. 🙂

        Reply
    9. GourmetGetaways says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      Oh these look so fragrant and delicious! I love shortbread and it would be even more delicious with Chai flavours.

      Reply
    10. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      Lovely photos and I love the addition of chai to the shortbread. Kicks it up a notch for sure.

      Reply
    11. thelittleloaf says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I love the photos in this post Jennifer - they look all moody and beautiful. Have you been experimenting with your photography style? Great recipe too - I'm not normally a huge shortbread fan but I love the look of these.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Yes, I have been experimenting with my style a bit lately as I still don't think I've truly found myself, but I feel I'm getting closer. Thanks for the feedback 🙂

        Reply
    12. Betty Ann @Mango_Queen says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      Wow! My sons will love these! I often try different flavors in shortbread and this is one I haven't done yet. I can't wait to bake these. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Enjoy your week 🙂

      Reply
    13. Claire @ Claire K Creations says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Beautiful photos as always Jennifer! I know what you mean about being selective. If I take a bit of something 'naughty' and it's not amazing then most of the time that will be my last bite. I don't think that would be the case with your shortbread though.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Thanks Claire 🙂 I'm exactly the same, if the first bite isn't worth it then I won't eat it.

        Reply
    14. nishan says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      hi,,i cant get chai here in sg,,any subsitute,,thanks foe reply,,,

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Earl grey tea would be fantastic as well 🙂

        Reply
    15. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Chai sounds like the perfect compliment to shortbread. I've always had a soft-spot for shortbread type or sable cookies, the crumbly buttery taste is so comforting.

      Reply
    16. Yasmeen @ Wandering Spice says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I'm with you 100% that little sweet treats make life just that much better. We LOVE chai here, and love shortbread, so... 1+1 = we'll be making these soon!

      Reply
    17. Dan says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      This looks like the perfect recipe to make for an afternoon tea. I can't wait to try it although knowing my clan, it likely won't last till afternoon! Thank so much for posting.

      Reply
    18. Wendy says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      These look delicious and I love the ease of slice and bake! It would be great to keep a log of these in the freezer for "emergency" shortbread needs. 🙂 Though I have seen a few Earl Grey shortbread recipes, I haven't tried ground tea in cookies yet. The flavors of chai sound perfect for a butter cookie and the speckles of tea make the cookies so pretty!. I will be trying these soon. Now my mind is full of ground tea ideas. 🙂

      Reply
    19. Joanna @ Chic & Gorgeous Treats says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      The shortbread sounds heavenly. I have only had Chai tea a couple of times, and love the aroma of the tea. I must give this a try. Bookmarking it and your photos are superb Jen. ♥ Jo

      Reply
    20. Yasmeen @ Wandering Spice says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Jennifer, I love these! Just perfect for my afternoon tea. I have to say I also adore your new site design... my new job has kept me well and truly on my toes with hardly any time for blogging, so this is my first time back since you're reno. Looks so chic and feminine, like you 🙂

      Reply
    21. Toni says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I just made these to send to a friend. I did half chai tea and half chai latte powder. I froze the dough for an hour and rolled the edges of the short bread in raw sugar, cinnamon, and a little pepper before baking. They're in the oven now. Hoping they turn out great! 🙂

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        They sound fantastic Toni. How did they turn out? Do you have a photo?

        Reply
    22. Theresa says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I dont know what I may have done wrong, but my cookies just taste like leaves.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Hi Theresa,I'm sorry to hear that. Not being the in kitchen with you it's hard to say what went wrong. I can only guess. It could perhaps be a particularly brand of tea you used, or, I know this might be a silly question so please forgive me, but did you include the sugar in the dough?

        Reply
    23. Theresa says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      It could be the tea...I did use sugar.

      Reply
    24. Donna Davis says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      Made these last Christmas. Amazing. I let the dough with tea sit in fridge 2 hours so it would have maximum chai flavor. I ate 6 cookies immediately. Each Day after they got more spicy which I wanted. Am making again this Christmas 2021. I used Stash Chai Spice loose tea and ground in a blender.

      Reply

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