sister herb
Official TTI Chef
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cream of tartar*
1 teaspoon baking soda*
* Note: instead of cream of tartar and baking soda you can also use 2 teaspoon baking powder.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F/175C. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl combine the sugar and spices. Set aside 1/2 cup of this mixture and place in a small bowl. Add butter to bowl and cream with sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until completely incorporated. Add vanilla and beat again.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda. Add to sugar mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
Chill dough for 15 to 30 minutes. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in reserved sugar mixture. Place on baking sheet, leaving at least 2 inches between balls.
Bake for 12 minutes, or until edges are firm and beginning to brown. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Tip: Try with Chai tea: http://turntoislam.com/threads/easy-homemade-chai.90642/