Baking · Cookies

Organic Saigon Chai Gingerbread Molasses Cookies

Warmly spiced gingerbread cookies infused with Organic Saigon Chai tea. Holiday Cookie Day 3.

Ingredients

• 115g unsalted butter, melted
• 100g brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 60ml molasses
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tsp finely ground Organic Saigon Chai
• 250g all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg, molasses, vanilla, and ground chai tea.
3. 3 In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
4. 4 Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth. Scoop the dough using an ice cream scoop and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
5. 5 Place the chilled dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. 6 Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centres are still soft.
7. 7 Cool completely on a wire rack. Optional: decorate with royal icing or drizzle with chocolate.