5 Chai Spiced Halloween Treats

5 Chai Spiced Halloween Treats

22nd Oct 2024

Chai spices are warm and comforting, making them perfect for fall treats, especially around Halloween! Here are some creative chai-spiced Halloween treat recipes:

1. Chai-Spiced Pumpkin Cookies

These soft cookies blend pumpkin with chai spices for the ultimate fall flavor!

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 teaspoon Leely Chai Baking Spice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: Halloween-themed sprinkles or frosting

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, Chai Baking Spice, and salt.
  3. In another large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined.
  5. Scoop dough onto a baking sheet and flatten slightly. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
  6. Once cooled, decorate with Halloween sprinkles or frosting.

2. Chai-Spiced Halloween Cupcakes

These cupcakes are flavored with chai spices and topped with spooky orange frosting!

Ingredients for cupcakes:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp Leely Chai Baking Spice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Ingredients for frosting:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp milk
  • Orange food coloring
  • Halloween-themed sprinkles

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tray with Halloween-themed liners.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, Chai Baking Spice, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until smooth.
  5. Divide batter among liners and bake for 15-18 minutes. Let cool completely.
  6. For the frosting, beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until creamy. Add orange food coloring. Frost the cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles.

3. Chai-Spiced Caramel Popcorn

A sweet, spiced treat that’s perfect for a Halloween movie night!

Ingredients:

  • 8 cups popcorn (popped)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp Chai Baking Spice
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • Optional: Halloween candy or sprinkles

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in sugar, honey, and vanilla. Simmer until sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly.
  3. Add Chai Baking Spice and baking soda. The mixture will foam slightly.
  4. Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and toss to coat.
  5. Spread popcorn on the baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Once cool, mix in Halloween candy or sprinkles.

4. Chai-Spiced Ghost Sugar Cookies

Classic sugar cookies with chai spices and ghostly designs!

Ingredients:

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp Leely Chai Baking Spice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Ghost-shaped cookie cutters
  • White royal icing and black icing for decorating

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, Chai Baking Spice, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until dough forms. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  5. Roll out dough and cut with ghost-shaped cookie cutters. Place on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  7. Once cool, decorate cookies with white icing and use black icing to create ghost faces.

5. Chai-Spiced Hot Chocolate Bombs

Make Halloween special with these chai-spiced hot chocolate bombs that reveal a spooky surprise inside!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips or melting wafers
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (for decorating)
  • 1 tsp Chai Baking Spice
  • 1 cup hot cocoa mix
  • Halloween-themed sprinkles or mini marshmallows (for inside)

Instructions:

  1. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or double boiler.
  2. Coat a silicone mold with melted chocolate. Refrigerate until set.
  3. Fill each half-sphere with hot cocoa mix, Chai Baking Spice, and mini marshmallows or sprinkles.
  4. Seal the halves by brushing melted chocolate around the edges and pressing together.
  5. Melt the white chocolate, and drizzle on top. Decorate with sprinkles or Halloween designs.
  6. To serve, pour hot milk over the chocolate bomb in a mug and watch it melt!

These treats are a festive way to infuse your Halloween celebration with warming chai spices!

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