Description
These Taylor Swift Chai Cookies are a delightful treat with warm, aromatic spices that embody the cozy flavors of fall. Soft and chewy, these cookies are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 chai tea bag (contents only)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Optional Icing:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
- Dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla and mix until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices including the contents of the chai tea bag.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Form and bake cookies: Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls, place on the baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Make icing: Whisk powdered sugar with milk or cream and cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies if desired.
Notes
- Use a high-quality chai tea bag for the best spice flavor.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days or frozen for longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
