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Chai Spiced Snowdrop Cookies - Melt-in-your-mouth, sweet, and perfectly spiced Snowdrop Cookies. A perfect addition to your Holiday platter!

Chai Spiced Snowdrop Cookies

Katerina | Diethood
Enjoy these delicious, crumbly Chai Spiced Snowdrop Cookies, which melt in your mouth with their perfect blend of sweetness and warm spices.
Servings : 40 Cookies
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • cups almond flour
For the Powdered Sugar Coating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325˚F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the flour and salt. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, the 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn the mixer speed down to low and slowly add the almond flour followed by the all-purpose flour mixture.
  • Scrape down the sides once or twice to make sure the dough is evenly combined.
  • Use a 1 tablespoon-sized scoop to measure out the cookies.
  • Using your hands, roll each cookie into a ball, and place on the previously prepared baking sheet.
  • Chill the cookies for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Remove from refrigerator and bake them for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While the cookies are baking, combine the 1 cup powdered sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and allspice in a small mixing bowl; whisk until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven.
  • While they are still warm, carefully coat each cookie in the topping mixture and set aside to cool.
  • Once the cookies have cooled, about 15 to 20 minutes, toss them again in the sugar mixture.
  • Store in an airtight container for 1 week, or freeze for up to 1 month.

Notes

  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easier creaming. This helps create the right texture in your cookies.
  • Storage Tip: If you find the powdered sugar dissolving into the cookies over time, simply give them a fresh dusting before serving.
  • Inspired By: I am most excited about serving these gorgeous Snowdrop Cookies that I found in this cookbook, The Gourmet Kitchen, written by my gal pal from Savory Simple.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cookie | Calories: 68 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 0 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 12 mg | Sodium: 29 mg | Potassium: 3 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 140 IU | Calcium: 3 mg | Iron: 0.1 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Russian
Keyword: holiday cookies, russian tea cakes, snowdrop cookies