Description
These Taylor Swift Chai Cookies are a delightful treat inspired by the singer’s love for chai. Soft and buttery cookies infused with warm chai spices and a hint of cinnamon glaze make for a perfect cozy snack 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 the 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 the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Then beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, chai tea leaves from the tea bag, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground cardamom to evenly distribute the spices.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can lead to tough cookies.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Gently flatten each dough ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze: While the cookies cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk or cream until smooth and pourable. Adjust milk quantity to reach desired consistency.
- Glaze Cookies: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies using a spoon or piping method for an elegant finish. Let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger chai flavor, you can add an extra teaspoon of ground chai spices or steep the tea leaves in a small amount of warm milk before adding to the dough.
- If you prefer crispier cookies, bake for the full 10 minutes or slightly longer but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Glaze can be stored separately and added just before serving to maintain cookie texture.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To make the glaze dairy-free, substitute milk or cream with almond milk or coconut milk.