Description
Taylor Swift Chai Cookies offer a delightful blend of warm chai spices baked into a soft, buttery cookie, topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze. These easy-to-make cookies bring cozy flavors perfect for tea time or dessert.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 chai tea bag (contents only)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. This step aerates the butter, creating a tender texture. Then, beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, chai tea leaves removed from the bag, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground cardamom to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
- Combine Wet and Dry. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can toughen the cookies.
- Shape Cookies. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Flatten each slightly with the palm of your hand for even baking.
- Bake. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges turn a golden color. This ensures a crisp edge with a soft center. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring to a wire rack for full cooling.
- Prepare Glaze and Decorate. While the cookies cool, whisk together powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk or cream until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled cookies to add a sweet and spicy finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Use the contents of the chai tea bag only, avoiding the bag material.
- Adjust milk quantity in the glaze to achieve desired consistency.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For stronger chai flavor, consider adding an extra 1/2 teaspoon of chai spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
