Chai Shortbread Cookie Sandwiches (Printable)
Buttery chai-spiced shortbread cookies with creamy filling, perfect for afternoon tea.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Shortbread Cookies
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
03 - 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 tsp ground ginger
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
09 - 1/4 tsp ground cloves
10 - 1/4 tsp ground allspice
11 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
→ For the Chai-Spiced Filling
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
13 - 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
15 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
16 - 1/4 tsp ground ginger
17 - 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
18 - 1/8 tsp ground cloves
19 - 1–2 tsp milk (as needed for consistency)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and all chai spices for the cookies.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
05 - Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out cookies using a 2-inch round cutter and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.
06 - Bake 12–15 minutes, or until edges are just golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
07 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in vanilla and chai spices. Add milk, 1 tsp at a time, until a thick but spreadable consistency is reached.
08 - Spread or pipe 1–2 tsp filling onto the bottom of one cookie and sandwich with another. Repeat until all cookies are sandwiched.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The filling is impossibly creamy and spiced just right, creating this luxurious texture that makes you close your eyes with every bite
- These cookies actually get better after sitting for a day, making them perfect for make ahead entertaining or gift giving
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- Chill the rolled dough on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm, this prevents spreading
- Wait until cookies are completely cool before assembling or the filling will melt right off
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- Use a kitchen scale to weigh your flour for the most consistent results every time
- Rotate your baking sheets halfway through baking for evenly golden cookies