Ginger cookies chai latte

ginger cookies: yields 16 (60g) cookies

• 270g all-purpose flour

• 180g butter (room temperature)

• 100g granulated sugar

• 140g dark brown sugar

• 1/4 cup molasses

• 1 egg

• 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tbsp ground ginger

• 1/2 tsp cloves

• 6 cardamom pods

• 1/2 tsp nutmeg

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup crystalized ginger (minced)

chai concentrate:

• 8 cups water

• 8 tbsp black tea

• 2-3 cinnamon sticks

• 1 tsp whole cloves

• 2 star anise

• 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns

• 1/4 tsp fennel seeds

• 2 inch piece of fresh ginger

chai latte prepared:

• 1/2 cup concentrate

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp sugar (or to taste)

• dash of salt

• ground nutmeg (optional)

Preparation:

• Prepare the ginger cookies by adding all of the dry ingredients (minus the sugar/brown sugar) into a large bowl. Whisk to combine.

• Next cream the butter using a stand/hand mixer.

• Once the butter has been creamed, add the sugar/brown sugar. Mix until combined.

• Scrap the sides of the bowl. Add the molasses, mix until combined.

• Scrap the sides of the bowl again. Add the egg, mix for 2-3 minutes.

• Add the minced crystallized ginger. Mix to incorporate.

• Scape the sides of the bowl, add half of the flour mixture. Mix to combine. Scrap the sides again, add the remaining flour mixture, mix until evenly combined.

• Cover and refrigerate the dough for 20-30 minutes.

• Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Using a kitchen scale, weigh out 60g of cookie dough, rolling each into a ball.

• Place the cookies onto a parchment lined baking tray.

• Bake @ 325 °F for 18-20 minutes.

• Remove from oven and allow to cool at room temperature.

• Prepare the chai concentrate by adding water to a pot.

• Add the fresh sliced ginger and spices, then bring mixture to a boil.

• Once boiling, add loose leaf black tea. Allow to continue to boil for 3-5 minutes. Boil for longer if you want a stronger concentrate.

• Remove from heat and strain the mixture.

• Add the milk, concentrate, vanilla extract, sugar, and dash of salt to a pot. Bring to desired drinking temperature.

• Top with fresh ground nutmeg (optional).

• Enjoy.