Description
These Taylor Swift Chai Cookies are soft, sweet, and warmly spiced with chai, cinnamon, and vanilla. They bake up tender and cozy, then get finished with a simple icing that makes every bite feel a little extra special.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup light olive oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, omit if using salted butter
- 1 chai tea bag, contents used in the dough
For the Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk, added gradually
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth. Pour in the olive oil and mix until combined.
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Add the granulated sugar, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla. Beat again until the mixture looks creamy and well blended.
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Stir in the flour, baking soda, salt, and the tea from the chai bag. Mix just until a soft dough forms.
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Cover the dough and chill it for at least 1 hour. For a deeper flavor and easier shaping, you can also refrigerate it overnight.
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When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Shape the dough into balls about 2 inches wide and place them on a greased baking sheet. Leave space between each one; about 8 cookies should fit per tray.
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Gently press each dough ball so the cookies bake into even rounds.
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Bake for about 9 minutes, or until the cookies look lightly golden. The edges should stay soft and should not brown too much.
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Let the cookies cool on the tray for 10 to 15 minutes, or until completely set.
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While the cookies cool, make the icing. Stir together the powdered sugar, milk, nutmeg, and cinnamon, adding the milk a little at a time until you get a smooth, spreadable glaze.
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Spoon or spread the icing over the cooled cookies. Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top if you like.
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Let the icing firm up fully before serving.
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Serve with a cup of tea and your favorite Taylor Swift album playing in the background.
Notes
- You can use either salted or unsalted butter. If you use salted butter, leave out the added salt.
- These cookies are especially lovely with tea, cozy weather, and a little 1989 (Taylor’s Version) energy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 89mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg