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Easy Chai Latte Muffins: Cozy Spice in Every Bite

Warm, aromatic, and topped with a sweet glaze, these Chai Latte Muffins are like your favorite cozy drink—baked into a soft, spiced treat. Perfect for chilly mornings or afternoon tea, they combine the bold flavors of chai with the crumbly topping of a bakery-style muffin. Get ready for your kitchen to smell amazing.

Ingredients

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Muffins:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp cardamom

1/4 tsp nutmeg

2 eggs

1 cup milk (or chai tea concentrate for extra flavor)

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

Crumb Topping:

1/2 cup flour

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

23 tbsp milk or brewed chai

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices.

In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.

Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed—do not overmix.

Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.

For the crumb topping, mix flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over muffins.

Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

While muffins cool, whisk glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cooled muffins.

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