Sweet Maple Chai Loose Leaf Tea

• 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup coconut sugar
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
• 3 tsp Sweet Maple Chai Tea, finely ground
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp saltTopping
• ⅓ cup sugar (or coconut sugar)
• ½ tsp Sweet Maple Chai Tea, finely ground
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla. Beat again until well combined.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, ground tea, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Add 1 cup of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat until combined. Continue doing this until all of the dry ingredients are mixed in. The dough will appear crumbly but should stick together.
4. Let the dough chill in the refrigerator for about 10-20 minutes. 
5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Mix all of the topping ingredients into a shallow bowl until combined.
7. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll about 1 ½-2 tbsp of the dough into a ball. Roll the ball into the sugar mixture and then place onto the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough. 
8. Bake for about 10-12 minutes until slightly golden. Let cool for about 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack to fully cool.

• 1 tsp Sweet Maple Chai Tea
• Oat Milk (or plant milk of choice)
• Maple syrup, or favorite sweetener, if desired
• Heavy Whipping Cream
• Caramel Syrup
• Toasted Pecans

Step 1: Brew Sweet maple Chai Tea. Steep 1 tsp of tea per 6-8 oz of hot water (190°- 212°F) for 3-5 minutes for best results.
Step 2: Use a Milk steamer to gently steam & heat the oat milk.
Step 3: Make the whipped cream, if using. Chill a bowl in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. Add some heavy cream to the bowl & whip until soft peaks form.
Step 4: Assemble. Pour hot tea into mugs & top with steamed oat milk. Enjoy as is or for a decadent treat top with fresh whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel topping and a sprinkling of toasted pecans. Enjoy!