How to Make Chai Cookies

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 160ºC.

   If fan force, preheat to 140ºC only.
   
   Prepare the baking trays (sheets) by lining with baking paper.
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   Step 2: Beat the butter and icing sugar until creamy.

   Use an electric mixer if wished. , Mix together to form a soft dough.
   
   Remove the cookie dough onto a clean work surface and knead it for 5 minutes.
   
   Once smooth, stop kneading. , Place the dough on it and another sheet over the top.
   
   Roll the dough out over the top sheet of paper.
   
   Aim for about a 1 centimeter (0.4 in) thickness of dough. , Use the end of a glass or a circle cookie cutter. , Brush with the milk to form a glaze when cooking.
   
   Sprinkle each cookie with a little white sugar to complete. , Bake for 15 minutes or until a golden colour. , Remove from the trays onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely. , Once cooled, the cookies are ready to serve with a cup of chai.
   
   If storing, place in an airtight container and eat within a few days of baking.
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   Step 3: Sift the flours and spices into a mixing bowl.

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   Step 4: Lay down a sheet of baking paper.

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   Step 5: Cut the round cookie shape.

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   Step 6: Arrange the cookie rounds on the baking trays.

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   Step 7: Place in the oven.

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   Step 8: Remove from the oven and leave to cool on the trays for 15 minutes.

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   Step 9: Serve.

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