Description
These Taylor Swift Chai Cookies are a delightful treat with warm, cozy spice flavors that pair perfectly with a cup of tea. Soft and cakey, these cookies are drizzled with a sweet glaze for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
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Main Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 chai tea bag (contents emptied)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla, beating until combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, spices, and contents of the chai tea bag. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Glaze: For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and optional cinnamon until smooth and drizzly. Once cookies are completely cooled, drizzle with glaze. Let glaze set before serving.
Notes
- To intensify the chai flavor, steep the tea bag in the milk for the glaze before mixing.
- These cookies are soft and cakey with warm, cozy spice—perfect for fall playlists and cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
