Taylor Swift Chai Cookies
Experience the warmth and charm of Taylor Swift's chai cookie recipe. The cozy spices and eggnog icing are an enchanting combination!
Ingredients
- ½ cupunsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cupvegetable oil
- ½ cupgranulated sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)
- ½ cuppowdered sugar
- 1 largeegg (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoonspure vanilla extract
- 2 cupsall-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoonbaking soda
- ¼ teaspoonkosher salt
- 1teabag chai tea (cut the bag open and remove the crushed up leaves)
- 1 ½ cupspowdered sugar (sifted)
- ¼ teaspoonground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoonground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoonseggnog (or whole milk)
Directions
- 1
In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), beat butter on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Mix in the vegetable oil, then the granulated sugar and powdered sugar. Add the egg and vanilla, then mix until incorporated. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as necessary.
- 2
In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Add to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined (dough will be soft).
- 3
Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. The longer the dough chills, the more the chai will infuse its flavor. I suggest chilling the dough overnight.
- 4
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 5
Scoop tablespoons of dough and place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Press dough balls gently with the palm of your hand, then sprinkle the tops with sugar.
- 6
Bake for 9 to 10 minutes or until the edges are turning golden and centers are soft. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7
Make the glaze. Whisk together powdered sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons eggnog (or milk). If the icing is too thick to spread, add more eggnog/milk.
- 8
Spoon the icing onto cooled cookies. Use the back of the spoon to spread slightly, leaving the edges bare.