Christina's Chai Shortbread Cookies

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I love these cookies. they are the best with a cup of tea. i have no idea where i picked this recipe up, but i have been making it for a while, and they are a definite must in our cookie jar!!

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Steps

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Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups.

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Level with a knife.

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Combine flour with cardamom , cinnamon , cloves , black pepper and powdered sugar.

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Mix well with a whisk.

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Place sugar mixture and butter in a medium bowl.

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Beat well with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.

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Gradually add flour mixture , beating at low speed just until combined.

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Sprinkle dough with 1 tbsp ice water.

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Toss with a fork.

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Divide dough in half.

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Shape dough into 2 6inch logs.

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Wrap each log in plastic wrap.

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Chill for 1 hour or until very firm.

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Preheat oven to 375f.

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Unwrap dough logs and cut each log into 18 slices using a serrated knife.

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Place dough circles 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.

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Bake at 375f for 10 minutes.

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Cool on pans for 5 minutes.

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Remove cookies from pans.

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Cool completely on wire racks.

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Ingredients

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flour, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, fresh ground black pepper, powdered sugar, butter, ice water