Chai Latte Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe - Serendipity And Spice (2025)

By: Author Melissa Llado

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This Chai Latte Snickerdoodle Christmas Cookie Recipe is so delicious– I make it for cookie exchanges and everyone always begs for the recipe! These chai latte snickerdoodle cookies are dipped in white chocolate for the ultimate in holiday cheer!

The perfect Christmas cookie recipe!

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Okay, so earlier I shared with you my Gingerbread Chai Latte Recipe and nothing pairs more perfectly than these Chai Latte Snickerdoodles….it takes me back to that snowy daydream!

There’s just something about chai spice that takes me to a cold winter day and snickerdoodles are a total Christmas treat….so why not combine them. Then just dunk them in a little bit of melted Godiva white chocolate for a little added decadence.

When you pair these Chai Latte Snickerdoodle cookies with a nice warm Gingerbread Chai Latte you are transformed from your crazy toy filled living room and piles of laundry to a warm and snuggly chair by the fireplace. Just close your eyes and take a big whiff of the latte and a little nibble of cookie and you’ll dream of Christmas music wafting through the air with the sounds of embers crackling in the fireplace. You’ll want to pull the oversized cozy blanket tighter around you as the fresh snow falls outside.

Ah, the power of daydreams…..just taken a moment can totally lift you out of that winter funk and brighten your holiday spirit! So I highly suggest giving this Chai Latte Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe a try…they make the perfect treat for a cookie exchange too!

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Ingredients

Cookie Ingredients:

  • 2 C sugar
  • 2 tsp. Wildtree Chai Tea Mix
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 C butter, room temp
  • 2 eggs, room temp
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 3/4 C flour
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Chocolate Ingredients:

  • 1 bag of Ghirardelli white chocolate wafers

Icing Ingredients:

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 C powder sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Green and red gel food coloring

Instructions

  1. Cookie Directions:
  2. -Preheat over to 350'
  3. -Combine the sugar, chai tea mix, cinnamon, ginger, and all spice.
  4. -Take out a half cup of the above sugar mixture and put it in a bowl set to the side for later
  5. -Cream the butter and the rest of the sugar mixture until it is light and fluffy.
  6. -Mix in the eggs and vanilla to the sugar mixture.
  7. -Sift the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl .
  8. Add this dry mixture gradually to creamed sugar mixture mixture and mix well.
  9. -Scoop the dough using a small ice cream scoop then; put these balls onto the lined cookie sheet.
  10. - Take each ball one at a time and roll each dough ball into the sugar mixture and place back on the lined cookie sheet
  11. -Place the dough balls at least 2 in. apart on the cookie sheets.
  12. -Bake at 350' degrees for 10-13 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
  13. -Allow for the cookies to slightly cool while still on the cookie sheet.
  14. -Move to a wire rack to cool completely.
  15. Chocolate Directions:
  16. -Using a double boiler melt the white chocolate, stirring constantly
  17. Icing Directions:
  18. -Separate the egg yolk from the whites. putting only the egg whites into a mixing bowl.
  19. -Stir in the sugar, cream of tarter and vanilla to the egg whites.
  20. -Beating on medium for 6 minutes.
  21. -If the icing has the appearance of soup or is yellow in color add more powder sugar, 1 cup.
  22. -Divide the icing equally into two bowls.
  23. -In the 1st bowl add some of the green gel food coloring, stirring to blend in the color.
  24. -In the 2nd bowl add some of the red gel food coloring, blend in all of the food coloring.
  25. -Scoop all of the green and red icing in individual piping bags with #2 tips.
  26. Adding the Chocolate and Holly & Berries:
  27. -Dip half of each cookie into the melted white chocolate.
  28. -Allow to dry by laying the cookies on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
  29. -Using the green and red icing add the holly and berries to each cookie.
  30. -Begin by using the green icing to make the holly, refer to the picture of the cookies for further examples.
  31. -Allow the holly to dry for 30 seconds before making three small red dots with the red icing.
  32. -Allow for this to dry completely.

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FAQs

What is the difference between vanilla spice and chai latte? ›

Vanilla-infused chai offers a subtle sweetness and a smooth finish, while spiced chai provides a more robust and aromatic experience.

Why are cinnamon cookies called snickerdoodles? ›

A few cookbooks explain that snickerdoodles are German in origin. They state that the cookie's name comes from the German word shneckennudel (which is a kind of cinnamon bun). Others trace its origin to New England's tradition of whimsical cookie names.

Is there a lot of caffeine in a chai latte? ›

A typical 8-ounce cup of chai latte has about 30 to 50 milligrams of caffeine, while an 8-ounce cup of brewed coffee contains around 100 to 200 milligrams. Dirty chai lattes, which include a shot of espresso, can have at least 135 milligrams of caffeine per serving.

Why are chai lattes so sugary? ›

Most people use sugar, honey, or flavored syrups, all of which add a significant amount of sugar. Commercially available chai tea lattes often come pre-sweetened, which is convenient but often means you're consuming more sugar than you would if you made your own chai.

What nationality are snickerdoodles? ›

“Snickerdoodles, also called snipdoodles or cinnamon sugar cookies, have been around since the late 1800s. They probably originated in New England and are either of German or Dutch descent.

What is the nickname for snickerdoodles? ›

Snickerdoodles are often referred to as "sugar cookies".

What's the difference between a chai latte and a spiced chai latte? ›

Authentic masala chai is often differentiated from its Western counterpart, the "chai latte." Chai lattes tend to have a sweeter, less complex flavor profile compared to traditional masala chai due to their use of sweeteners, chai syrup, or concentrates.

Is Starbucks chai spiced or vanilla? ›

What's included. Black tea, infused with cinnamon, clove and other warming spices, is combined with milk and ice for the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.

What is vanilla spiced chai? ›

A blend of black tea, honey, vanilla, and exotic spices, this Chai has just the right amount of sweetness for the perfect sweet and spicy tea latte.

What does a spice chai latte taste like? ›

The quintessential chai latte is a blend of bold black tea, a symphony of spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves, and the creamy richness of milk. This combination creates a complex flavor profile that is both invigorating and comforting.

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