chewy chai snickerdoodles recipe

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and warm
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

topping

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch of cardamom