Chai Sugar Cookies Inspired by Taylor Swift
Soft chai sugar cookies infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and chai tea, finished with a delicate spiced glaze for a cozy, flavorful treat.
12 Servings
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 chai tea bag leaves only
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for topping
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ chai tea bag leaves only
Instructions
Prepare the oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream the butter and sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar. Beat until smooth and well blended.
Incorporate wet ingredients
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and chai tea leaves. Mix until evenly combined.
Combine dry ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
Chill the dough
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the dough to firm up.
Shape and bake
- Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie and place evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each portion and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 9–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Prepare the glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and chai tea leaves until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding additional milk (for a thinner glaze) or powdered sugar (for a thicker glaze).
Glaze and serve
- Once cookies have cooled, drizzle with the chai glaze. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
To make these cookies gluten free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a certified 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Ensure the chai tea and powdered sugar are labeled gluten free, as some brands may process with gluten-containing ingredients.