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I've been baking these Snickerdoodle Chai Sandwich Cookies every holiday season since discovering how perfectly the cozy chai spices pair with classic snickerdoodle flavor. The buttery cookies filled with creamy spiced centers have become my most requested holiday treat. Everyone who tries them says they taste like Christmas in cookie form.

The Perfect Holiday Cookie

These aren't your average sandwich cookies. The snickerdoodle shortbread just melts in your mouth while the chai filling adds this incredible spicy sweetness that makes you keep reaching for more. When I add the white chocolate drizzle and gold sprinkles they look so festive on my cookie platters. I love curling up with a few of these and a steaming mug of chai tea.

What You'll Need

  • Shortbread base: Your basic butter flour and sugar plus cinnamon to give it that snickerdoodle magic.
  • Cinnamon sugar: I sprinkle this on before and after baking for extra sparkle and spice.
  • Chai spice filling: A dreamy mix of butter cream and warming spices like cinnamon ginger cardamom and cloves.
  • White chocolate: Just a little drizzle makes these cookies look extra special.
  • Gold sprinkles: These are optional but they make the cookies look absolutely gorgeous.

Kitchen Instructions

Mix Your Cookie Dough:
Blend your butter flour sugar and cinnamon until you get a nice dough. Roll it out and cut into pretty rounds.
Time to Bake:
Dust those cookies with cinnamon sugar pop them in the oven till golden then sprinkle more sugar while they're warm.
Whip Up the Filling:
Beat together butter powdered sugar and your chai spices until it's fluffy and smooth. Taste and add more spices if you like.
Put Them Together:
Spread that spicy filling on one cookie then top with another to make sandwiches.
Make Them Pretty:
Drizzle with melted white chocolate add some gold sprinkles and let them set before serving.

My Baking Secrets

Make sure your butter is soft before starting it makes such a difference in the dough. I always pop my dough in the fridge for a bit makes it so much easier to work with. Play around with the chai spices until you find your perfect blend.

A close-up of a plate stacked with cinnamon-sugar sandwich cookies filled with cream.
A close-up of a plate stacked with cinnamon-sugar sandwich cookies filled with cream.

Keeping Them Fresh

These cookies keep well in an airtight container on the counter for 3 days or in the fridge for a week. I love serving them alongside hot chai coffee or cocoa. The combination of warm drinks and spicy cookies is simply magical.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these cookies ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the cookies up to 3 days ahead and store them in the fridge. Just bring them to room temperature before serving for the best taste and texture.

What if I can't find loose leaf chai tea?

You can use 2 chai tea bags instead of loose leaf tea. Cut open the bags and use the same amount of tea leaves for the filling.

How should I store these cookies?

Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Let them come to room temperature before eating for the best flavor.

Can I freeze these sandwich cookies?

Yes, you can freeze them for up to 3 months in a sealed container. Thaw them overnight in the fridge before serving.

Can I make plain snickerdoodles without the filling?

Absolutely! Just bake the cookies and roll them in cinnamon sugar. They'll stay fresh in an airtight container for about 5 days.

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Chai Snickerdoodle Cookies

Prep Time:
80 Minutes
Cook Time:
15 Minutes
Total Time:
95 Minutes
Servings:
16
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Buttery snickerdoodle cookies sandwiched with creamy chai filling, drizzled with white chocolate and topped with gold sprinkles.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature.
  • 3/4 cup sugar.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
  • 1/4 tsp salt.
  • 2 1/4 cups flour.
  • 1/4 cup sugar (for cinnamon sugar).
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar).
  • 1/4 cup milk (for chai filling).
  • 1 tsp loose leaf chai tea (for chai filling).
  • 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature (for chai filling).
  • 1/8 tsp salt (for chai filling).
  • 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar, sifted (for chai filling).
  • 3 oz white chocolate, chopped (for topping).
  • Gold sprinkles (for topping).

Instructions

1.

1. Prepare Dough: Beat butter and sugar until mixed. Add vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Mix in flour until dough forms. Split dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic. Chill 30 minutes.

2.

2. Prepare Oven And Cookies: Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets. Roll dough 1/4-inch thick. Cut with 2-inch fluted cutter to make 32 cookies. Chill 20 minutes.

3.

3. Bake Cookies And Add Topping: Mix sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over cookies. Bake 14-15 minutes until golden. Cool 5 minutes, add more cinnamon sugar. Cool completely.

4.

4. Steep Tea For Filling: Warm milk with chai tea. Let steep 15 minutes. Strain and cool tea milk.

5.

5. Prepare Chai Filling: Beat butter, salt, and sugar. Add 2 tablespoons chai milk. Whip until fluffy. Put in piping bag and chill 20 minutes.

6.

6. Assemble Cookies: Pipe filling on half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies.

7.

7. Decorate Cookies: Melt white chocolate. Drizzle over cookies. Add sprinkles. Chill 20 minutes to set.

Notes

  1. These sandwich cookies combine classic snickerdoodle flavor with creamy chai filling. Decorated with white chocolate and gold sprinkles, they're perfect for holidays or special occasions.

Tools You'll Need

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer.
  • Baking sheets.
  • Fluted biscuit cutter.
  • Piping bag.
  • Double boiler.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (butter, milk).
  • Wheat (flour).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 285
  • Total Fat: 14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 38 g
  • Protein: 2 g