Taylor Swift's Chai Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
at room temperature, 1 stick
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
I like canola or sunflower oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
100 grams
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean pod
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
250 grams
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Cinnamon sugar for rolling
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
180 grams
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
plus more for sprinkling the top of the cookies
- 3 tablespoons whole milk or eggnog
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Using a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter in a large bowl on medium speed for about 1 minute. Add the vegetable oil. It may not fully incorporate with the butter, but that’s ok. Add the granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and all of the spices. Beat to combine.
- 3
Add the egg and vanilla, beating on medium speed until completely incorporated.
- 4
Stir in the flour, baking soda and salt all at once using a wooden spoon or the mixer set on low.
- 5
The dough will be soft. Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour or freeze for 15 minutes just so it’s easier to handle.
- 6
For large cookies, dollop 2 Tablespoons of cookie dough onto the cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. For smaller cookies use 1 Tablespoon for each cookie. Press the dough evenly with your fingers or palm to 1/4-inch thickness. Roll each cookie dough in a small bowl of cinnamon sugar.
- 7
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes for larger cookies or 8 to 10 minutes for smaller cookies. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring to racks to cool completely.
- 8
In a medium bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients to thick but spreadable. Spread each cooled cookie with graze just over the center, leaving the edges of the cookie free of glaze. Sprinkle with a bit of fresh nutmeg if you have it. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Taylor Swift's Chai Sugar Cookies
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About this Recipe
Craving a cozy, comforting treat inspired by your favorite pop star? Taylor Swift's Chai Sugar Cookies are the perfect Autumn bake, blending classic sugar cookie comfort with aromatic chai spices and a special touch of nutmeg.
What makes these cookies truly special is the thoughtful blend of warm spices—ginger, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, cloves, and a hint of black pepper—that transforms a simple sugar cookie into something extraordinary. The combination of both unsalted butter and vegetable oil in the dough helps achieve a tender crumb, while a generous amount of extra nutmeg ensures a distinctively inviting flavor that resonates with the season.
Get ready for a cookie that’s wonderfully soft and chewy, bursting with complex, sweet, and subtly spicy notes. Each bite of these sugar cookies delivers a comforting warmth, enhanced by the fragrant chai blend and that signature nutmeg aroma. They’re finished with a simple powdered sugar glaze, offering a touch of sweetness and a smooth texture that beautifully complements the spiced cookie. This recipe is designed to yield 2 servings, making it perfect for a small, intentional treat.
Feel free to adjust the spice levels to your preference; for an even bolder flavor, consider a tiny bit more ginger or cardamom. If you're out of vegetable oil, sunflower or canola oil works perfectly. For the glaze, you can swap whole milk for eggnog to introduce an extra layer of seasonal richness.
These chai sugar cookies are ideal for a relaxed afternoon with a cup of tea, a cozy evening dessert, or sharing a thoughtful homemade treat with a friend.