Chai almond biscuits

The unmistakable flavor found in Indian chai is based on common spices that are usually used in baked goods. This recipe carries that same flavor punch in a cookie form. 

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp xanthan gum
• ¾ tsp ground allspice (mixture of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and cardamon)
• ¾ tsp ground cardamom
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup finely chopped toasted almonds
• ½ cup powdered sugar for rolling

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and place a rack in the lower middle and upper-middle positions. 
• Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
• Beat the butter and sugar together until it is fluffy.
• Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract
• In a separate bowl combine the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, salt, and spices.
• Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet.
• With wet hands shape the dough into 24 equal-sized balls and place evenly on the baking sheets
• Using your hands or the bottom of a glass, press the balls into a disk and bake for 15-18 minutes.
• While the cookies are still hot roll them in the powdered sugar