Chai Spice Biscotti
Chai spice biscotti recipe with a chai tea glaze drizzle – a delicious tea time treat that is dairy free and packed with warm chai spice flavors.
Josh is an absolute perfect sleeper at night time. He wakes up just 1 or 2 times in the night now to eat. He eats, I change his diaper, and he falls fast asleep instantly. My perfect night time angel.
Nap time was a different story.
He was fighting naps. And when he fell asleep, he would wake up within 30 minutes on the nose. I’d have to go in and sing to him for a few minutes to get him back to sleep.
He naps like a champion if I’m holding him the whole time. Which I was for almost every nap. He’s just so dang cute, and I love holding him while he’s sleeping. I could stare at him all day.
But sometimes I want to be able to do something for myself in the middle of the day. Like eat lunch. Or clean my house. Or maybe, just maybe, take a shower?
So I spent the last week nap training Josh. I researched all over the internet, and bought 2 books to find the key to getting him to sleep well.
I went to great lengths to create the perfect sleep environment for him by covering the bedroom windows with aluminum foil so he can sleep in the pitch dark. I turn white noise on really loud so the super loud roosters won’t wake him up. And I put a small heating pad on the lowest setting on top of his blanket to keep him warm, and so he thinks I’m near by giving off body heat.
It all paid off, because Josh now naps like a pro! He takes three 1.5-2 hour naps everyday, all on his own. It’s like a miracle!
The first time he slept longer than 30 minutes during nap time, I was so excited. I had done it! But then, I started to miss him. I would tip toe into the room and lay next to him. Haha!
But it sure is nice to have time to get things done during the day. My house is so clean. I can eat lunch everyday, at lunch time. And I not only have time to shower, but I can get dressed and put on makeup too. He’s a happier baby for getting lots of sleep, and I’m a happier momma because I can cross things off my to do list.
During his late afternoon nap, I love making myself a cup of tea. I sip it and appreciate the quiet, clean house while Josh gets some much needed rest. And I love the tiny bit of caffeine boost I get.
I am a chai tea girl. I love the warm and bold flavors. Lipton’s Enticing Chai black tea is really hitting the spot lately.
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To make my afternoon tea even more enjoyable, I treat myself to 2 of these chai spice biscotti’s while drinking my tea. They are delicious! Made with warm chai spices like cardamom, clove and cinnamon. My house smells amazing while these are baking away.
These chai spice biscotti’s are wonderful because they’re actually tender! Not like eating hard rocks like some biscotti’s I have had. But they’re still strong enough to stay together when dunked in tea. Because that really is the best part of biscotti’s, the dunking.
I drizzle the chai spice biscotti’s with a chai tea glaze to give them a little extra sweetness. And it makes them even prettier.
Chai Tea Spice Biscotti
Ingredients
Chai Tea Spice Biscotti
- 2-1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground star anise
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs + 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chai Tea Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon strong brewed Lipton Enticing Chai Black Tea
Instructions
Chai Tea Spice Biscotti
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees with the oven rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk to combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, clove, cinnamon, ginger, star anise, white pepper and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate medium size mixing bowl, whisk to combine the 2 eggs + 2 egg yolks and sugar until well combined, about 1 minute. Add the vanilla extract and whisk to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, fold until just combined. Will look dry.
- Divide the dough in half. Use your hands to press the dough into 2 separate 9" x 3" loaves. Pat down until they are about 1/2" thick.
- Bake for 35 minutes, turning the cookie sheet half way thru baking. Remove and allow the loaves to cool for 10 minutes.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees.
- Once the loaves are cool enough to handle, use a serrated knife to cut 1/2" thick slices. Bake the slices another 15 minutes, turning each slice half way thru baking. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
Chai Tea Glaze
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar and strong brewed Lipton Enticing Chai Black Tea. Drizzle on the cut side of the cooled chai tea spice biscottis.
Serving
- Serve at room temperature. Best served with a warm mug of strong brewed Lipton Enticing Chai Black Tea. Will keep in an airtight container for 2 weeks.
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22 Comments on “Chai Spice Biscotti”
I LOVE this recipe! No joke.
As I wait patiently for my last of a triple batch of these biscotti to cook, I thought I’d take a moment to tell you about me and this recipe.
Every year for Christmas, this is on my ‘must bake’ list, thanks to their flavor and reliability! The recipe comes out consistently every single batch – even when I multiply it like I did this year. I’ve improved my shaping skills so they look better each year. These biscotti are subtly flavored, slightly sweet, crunchy, and so delicious with a cup of coffee! They keep well in holiday tins and freeze even better.
Since this recipe is part of my annual tradition, I thought I’d take a moment while I have one to tell you how much I love it. Thank you! (p.s. found it Pinterest :) )
This just made my whole day! Thank you for taking the time to let me know! I’m honored that my recipe is a part of your Christmas tradition. Truly, Thank you! The best to hear!
Flavor is good but it’s not the texture of biscotti. It’s not crunchy enough even though it’s thoroughly baked
Aww, darn. Sorry to hear this didn’t turn out for you.
Looking forward to making these! Can the dough be made ahead of time, like the night before? I’m going to a cookie bake-off and we’ve been asked to bring our dough pre-made.
I’m so honored you’ll be making it! Yes, making the dough the night before should be just fine. I’d keep it refrigerated and wrapped in saran wrap.
Hello! I am wondering if I can use a pre-made chai powder for this recipe, do you happen to know about how much I would need? Thank you!
I haven’t tried it, but you should be able to! I’d think it would be about 2 teaspoons. Taste the batter and add more if desired!
These turned out delicious! I find them to be a bit sweet even without the icing. Perhaps next time I make them (because I will) I’ll cut down the sugar a little.
hope cutting down the sugar next time works well for you Shay. Adapting a recipe to your personal taste is the way to go!
Not sure why, I am a chai tea girl any time I get the opportunity. There’s one spice that is just overpowering (or maybe the combo of them all). I wouldn’t recommend, but hopefully someone else loves it as much as you do. Thanks for the recipe!
So glad you like it Brandie!
I made these biscotti last night because my family has been on a Chai Latte kick! I was hesitant to try the recipe at first because there was no fat in the recipe. I make biscotti often and there is always oil or butter. These came out perfectly, exactly as biscotti are supposed to be. Next time, however, I will cut the white pepper in half. They were a little too peppery. It may be because I bought new pepper, and it was a bit strong. If you like the taste of spicy Chai, you will like these!
Yea! I’m so happy you liked them! It is crazy how great they are without any fat. I based it off an America’s Test Kitchen recipe, they sure know they’re stuff!
All the high fives to you and Josh for getting in the groove with naps! And these biscotti!! Just amazing. Love the chai and these look picture perfection. Plus that glaze? Mmmm.
These look delicious — I adore chai! And you’re definitely doing well in the nap department. Ollie used to nap like a champ, but now — at 10 months old and ridiculously curious — it’s like wrestling an alligator to get that kid down. He just wants to be up doing ALL the things, preferably all at once. But that’s all right. I get frustrated sometimes, but have to force myself to remember… they’re only this little once. <3
WOW!! You are so lucky!! Kai took 30 minute naps for his entire first year, and I pretty much didn’t get anything done :( I tried EVERYTHING but he just wouldn’t go back to sleep after 30 min, and he was so grouchy. Sorry for the sob story, I’m still traumatized ha ha! This biscotti looks so delicious, I am such a fan of all things chai!
Wow, Natalie. First of all, these sound absolutely WONDERFUL. Like, wonderful enough for me to consider driving to the store at 9 pm to buy the ingredients…….Second of all, your pictures are gorgeous!!! Pinned :).
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Hooray! Your training has paid off Natalie! Now, finally, some YOU time! I’ve not made biscotti in far too long.. I love the warming chai spices you’ve used here. A delicoius snack, espcially with tea or coffee. Delicious!
I love the lengths you went to get Josh to nap so well – great job! This chai spice biscotti looks fabulous, what a creative way to use tea!
Sounds like you’re the nap expert now! What a great job and getting Josh to sleep better! This biscotti looks SO good! I saw your mouthwatering videos on Instagram and couldn’t wait to see the recipe. Chai is my favorite tea, so I have no doubt that I would devour these ALL!