Description
These Taylor Swift Chai Cookies are a delightful treat infused with warm chai spices and topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze. Perfect for fans of both baking and Taylor Swift, these soft, flavorful cookies combine aromatic chai tea leaves and classic spices for a unique twist on traditional sugar cookies. With a tender crumb and a sugary drizzle, they offer a cozy and comforting bite ideal for tea time or any occasion.
Ingredients
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 and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, then beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, chai tea leaves extracted from the tea bag, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground cardamom to evenly combine the spices with the flour.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl, mixing only until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart, then gently flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand to encourage even baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare and Apply Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk or cream until smooth and drizzleable. Once cookies are cooled, drizzle the glaze over them to add a sweet, spiced finish.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the butter is softened but not melted to achieve the right cookie texture.
- You can adjust the amount of milk or cream in the glaze to make it thicker or thinner depending on your preference.
- Use fresh chai tea leaves from a quality tea bag for the best flavor infusion in the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- If you prefer, substitute the milk or cream with a dairy-free alternative to make the recipe lactose-free.
