Chai Sugar Cookies

In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, all-spice, and pepper. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer with fitted paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Slowly add flour mixture to wet mixture, beating until just combined. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line two large baking pans with parchment paper or spray well with nonstick cooking spray.

Scoop about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoonfuls of dough, roll into a ball, and place onto prepared pan about 2 inches apart. Repeat with remaining dough.

Bake for 8–12 minutes, or until edges are firm and centers are slightly under-baked. Let cool on baking pan for 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!