How to Make Chai Balls - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chai balls are a delightful and aromatic treat that combines the rich flavors of chai tea with the sweetness of dates and the crunch of nuts. The resulting bite-sized snacks are both comforting and energizing, making them the perfect pick-me-up for any time of day. Whether you need a quick breakfast on the go, a mid-afternoon snack, or a healthy dessert option, these chai balls are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Chai, a traditional Indian spiced tea, is a blend of black tea, ginger, c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat butter and powdered sugar together until well blended. Add flour, egg yolks, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and salt. Mix until smooth. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
  • Mix powdered sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom together in a shallow bowl. Roll cookies in the coating mixture while still warm. Allow to cool for 5 more minutes; roll again.
  • Nutrition

    143 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 104mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 20mg