Cookie season is very much upon us and I’m starting a little early. Because let’s be honest, you can already feel the holiday craze. Cookies are needed! It’s true, I was just talking to my mom and we’re both shocked at how soon the world seems to have moved into all things Christmas. What happened to Thanksgiving? Either way, things are busy and some nights just need a good cookie. I made these with Thanksgiving in mind, but tonight’s a perfect night to test out the recipe, you know? These are the perfect November cookie! I made them with my favorite pumpkin butter and then swirled white chocolate chips into the cookie dough for a sweet holiday touch that feels extra special. And then, chai spice. I know some might not consider these “chai” because there’s no tea involved. But my spice blend uses all the same spices found in a warm cup of chai. It’s the perfect spice blend and is so delicious when you roll these into pumpkin snickerdoodles.
The steps
Thankfully, if you want to bake these up tonight…the process is simple. As usual with most cookies, start out by beating the butter and sugar together. I love to use dark brown sugar for an added depth of flavor. Next, beat in the pumpkin butter, lots of vanilla, and an egg. Next comes the dry ingredients. Once you mix everything in you’ll have yummy pumpkin snickerdoodle cookie dough. To make the dough even more delicious stir in a handful of white chocolate chips. They add a sweet specialness to every bite. Moving onto the chai spiced sugar. This really is the heart of the recipe, and where a good amount of the warming flavors come from. The spices include lots of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, all-spice, and a tiny pinch of black pepper. Just add sugar to the mix to make it perfectly sweet! It’s cinnamon sugar, just kicked up a notch. Roll each cookie dough ball through the sugar, then place them on a baking sheet, flatten the dough balls down a bit and bake! Everything about these cookies is delicious. They’re sweet, chewy, soft, cinnamony, and all things cozy…my favorite word this time of year. If you eat them warm, they really will melt in your mouth. These aren’t your average cookies, but they’re such a nice switch up! Bake them up tonight to enjoy, share them with family on Thanksgiving, and maybe even package them up in your Christmas cookie boxes. They really are loved by all! Looking for other sweet pumpkin recipes? Here are my favorites: Pumpkin Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies Pumpkin Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes Cream Cheese Swirled Cinnamon Pumpkin Butter Bread Lastly, if you make these White Chocolate Chai Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
