2tspchai seasoning1 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, a dash of ground cloves
1tspbaking soda
⅛tspsalt
3egg yolks
½tspvanilla extract
1 ¾cupsall-purpose flour
For the Chai-Clementine Sugar Cookies:
½cupbuttersoftened
½cupshortening
2cupssugar
2tspclementine zest
2tspchai seasoning1 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, a dash of ground cloves
1tspbaking soda
⅛tspsalt
3egg yolks
½tspvanilla extract
1 ¾cupsall-purpose flour
For the Lime-Coconut Sugar Cookies:
½cupbuttersoftened
½cupshortening
2cupssugar
1tspbaking soda
⅛tspsalt
3egg yolks
½tspvanilla extract
1 ¾cupsall-purpose flour
⅓cuptoasted coconut
2tsplime zest
Instructies
Butterscotch Sugar Cookies:
Prepare the Butterscotch Sugar Cookies as directed by the basic sugar cookie recipe, but with a few adjustments.
Omit the cream of tartar from the original recipe.
Reduce the granulated sugar to 1 cup and add 1 cup packed brown sugar with the granulated sugar.
Add 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice with the flour.
Continue with the shaping and baking instructions for the basic sugar cookie recipe.
Chai-Clementine Sugar Cookies:
Prepare the Chai-Clementine Sugar Cookies as directed by the basic sugar cookie recipe, with a few flavor enhancements.
Add 2 tsp of clementine zest with the sugar.
Add 2 tsp of chai seasoning (to make your own chai seasoning, combine 1 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, 1/4 tsp each of ground ginger and cinnamon, and a dash of ground cloves) with the flour.
Proceed with shaping and baking as per the basic sugar cookie recipe.
Lime-Coconut Sugar Cookies:
Prepare the Lime-Coconut Sugar Cookies following the basic sugar cookie recipe.
However, you'll make a few adjustments for a tropical twist.
In a food processor, combine the sugar, 1/3 cup toasted coconut, and 2 tsp lime zest.
Cover and pulse just until the coconut is very fine.
Add the sugar mixture with the baking soda to the basic sugar cookie dough and follow the remaining instructions for shaping and baking.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Enjoy:
These three unique flavors of sugar cookies offer a delightful variety to suit different preferences. Share and savor these delicious cookies with your loved ones!As always, remember to store the cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container. Store them at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 3 months