Courtney Johnson . Sep 24 . 2 years ago Share Post

Vegan Chai Snickerdoodles

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These Vegan Chai Snickerdoodle cookies might just be my new favorite cookie! It is a sugar cookie dough rolled in a homeade chai spice and sugar. The cookies have a slightly crisp outer egg and a soft middle just like a classic snickerdoodle. The chai spice adds just a little extra kick of fall. They would make an incredible gift, and will leave your house smelling like fall.

Dough for the Vegan Spiced Snickerdoodles

These cookies start with the sugar cookie dough. I made a vegan and gluten friendly version of sugar cookie dough so my friends and family could enjoy these cookies with me. It starts with the usual sugar cookie ingredients, and then I mix everything together in one bowl. Butter and sugar make the cookie take on a classic sugar cookie taste. Then for the soft texture, I added just a touch of cream of tarter. This helps make the cookies a little more fluffy and not so heavy. To bind the ingredients together is a flax egg. The flax egg subsitiutes perfectly for a regular egg. I used some gluten free flour, and last but not least is some good vanilla. Let the dough refrigerate to set, and then it is time to roll them into balls.

Vegan Spiced Snickerdoodles before baking

Vegan Spiced Snickerdoodles after baking

What really makes these Vegan Chai Snickerdoodles is the homeade chai spice. I love making a homeade version of chai spice because then you can use it all fall and winter long! It is filled with so many warm and fragrant spices, and the hardest part is making sure you have all the spices. Everything comes together in one bowl, and then you can use it for tea or even make it as a gift for the holidays. I mixed the spice with some sugar for compliment the warm spices. Then once the cookies bake, they it makes for a beautiful cookie! Another one of my favorite holiday cookies are my puppy chow cookies. Be sure to check these out as the holidays get closer.

Vegan Spiced Snickerdoodles after baking and cooled

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Vegan Chai Snickerdoodles

A snickerdoodle cookie rolled in homemade chai spice and sugar

Prep Time 15

Chill time 2

Servings

Calories 99kcal

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegan butter
3/4 cup sugar or monk fruit sweetener
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
1 tsp vanilla
1 3/4 cup gluten free flour
3/4 tsp cream of tarter
1/4 tsp baking soda

Chai Spice

2 tsp cardamom
2 tsp all spice
2 tsp nutmeg
4 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp cloves
2 tbsp ginger

sugar coating

4 tbsp sugar
1 1/2 tbsp chai spice

Instructions

In a large bowl add ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp water. Let gel for 3-5 minutes.
Add the butter and sugar and lightly beat until fluffy.
Fold in the remaining ingredients and mix till dough is formed.
Place the dough in the refrigerator and let chill for at least 1-2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl, add 4 tbsp cane sugar and 1 1/2 tbsp chai spice and mix to combine.
Roll the dough into heaping tbsp sized balls and then roll in chai sugar mix to coat.
Place cookies on two baking sheets at least 2 inches apart.
Place in the oven to bake about 10-12 minutes when cookies start cracking and outer edges are becoming golden brown.
Remove from oven and tap on the counter two times to deflate.
Let cool for 5-10 minutes and enjoy. Keep leftovers in a airtight container for 3-5 days.