Making Chai Spiced Sugar Cookies

I love to make these cookies in the fall but they are good anytime of year. They are a basic sugar cookie with the added flavors of chai tea. Especially delicious when served warm.

INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter
1 1/4 cups confectioner's sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon each:  ground cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 1:

Cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla.

Step 2:

In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Slowly add dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix until well blended.

Step 3:

Scoop and place onto a cookie sheet 3 inches apart. 

Step 4:

Bake at 350 degrees for 8 - 10 minutes.

Step 5:

Cool on a cooling rack or....

Step 6:

...serve warm with a tall glass of milk.