Chai Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 1/2 cup sugar and butter in bowl.
2. 2
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
3. 3
   Add egg, milk and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.
4. 4
   Add flour and baking powder; beat, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
5. 5
   Add 2 tablespoons chai mix; knead into dough, using hands, until well mixed.
6. 6
   Divide dough in half; shape each half into 8-inch log.
7. 7
   Wrap each in plastic food wrap.
8. 8
   Refrigerate 1-2 hours or until firm.
9. 9
   Heat oven to 375F.
10. 10
    Combine 1/3 cup sugar and remaining chai mix in bowl; set aside.
11. 11
    Cut logs into 1/8-inch slices with sharp knife.
12. 12
    Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
13. 13
    Bake 7-9 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
14. 14
    Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets; remove to cooling rack.
15. 15
    Sprinkle cookies with sugar mixture while warm.
16. 16
    Cool completely.
17. 17
    Sprinkle cookies with sugar mixture again when cooled.