Taylor Swift’s Chai Sugar Cookies & Icing 🍪🍂

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Fall is the perfect time to cozy up in the kitchen and bake some delicious treats. And what better way to celebrate the season than with Taylor Swift’s Chai Sugar Cookies? These soft, spiced cookies are perfect for pairing with a warm beverage on a crisp autumn day. With a simple recipe and the option to add your own twist, these cookies are bound to become a seasonal favorite. Here’s how to make them, along with some easy substitutions if you’re looking to make dietary adjustments.

Here’s How to Make Taylor Swift’s Chai cookies:

Ingredients

To make Taylor Swift’s chai-spiced cookies, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• unsalted butter (room temperature)
• vegetable oil (or sub with avocado or olive oil)
• sugar
• powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• vanilla extract
• flour
• baking soda
• pinch of salt
• 1 chai tea bag (contents only)

Directions

1. Preheat and Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cookie sheet or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup later.

2. Mix the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature butter until smooth. Gradually add in the vegetable oil (or your chosen oil substitute like avocado or olive oil) until fully incorporated.

Next, stir in the sugar, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Slowly mix in the flour, baking soda, salt, and the contents of one chai tea bag. The dough will be soft, so chill it in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to make it easier to handle.

3. Form and Bake the Cookies

Once the dough is chilled, scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie and drop it onto your prepared cookie sheet, making sure to space them about 2 inches apart.

Press each dough ball lightly with a sugar-coated glass or utensil to flatten them evenly. Bake the cookies for about 9 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges.

4. Make the Icing

While the cookies are cooling, whip up a simple icing by combining powdered sugar with a small amount of milk or cream. Drizzle the icing over the cookies once they’ve cooled completely.

Substitutions for Dietary Preferences

If you want to make some ingredient swaps to suit your dietary needs or preferences, here are some great options:

• Oil Swap: You can replace vegetable oil with avocado oil or olive oil. Both provide a rich, smooth texture, and avocado oil adds a slight buttery flavor.
• Egg Substitutes: For a vegan or egg-free option, swap the egg with a chia egg. Mix 1 teaspoon of chia seeds with about 2 ½ tablespoons of water and let it sit for 5 minutes until it reaches a gel-like consistency. You could also use ½ cup mashed banana or ¼ cup applesauce as an egg substitute for added moisture.
• Flour Options: Replace regular flour with gluten-free flour if you’re avoiding gluten, or use whole wheat flour for a heartier texture and added fiber.
• Butter Substitute: If you are dairy-free or vegan, simply swap the unsalted butter for vegan butter to achieve the same creamy texture.
• Natural Sweetener: For a healthier alternative, you can replace the sugar with coconut sugar. It adds a nutty flavor and is a more natural sweetener option.

Add-ins for Extra Flavor

If you’d like to personalize your Chai Sugar Cookies, here are some additional ideas:

• Dirty Chai Cookies: Add a tablespoon of espresso or espresso powder to the dough for a coffee-infused twist.
• Extra Spices: Enhance the chai flavor with extra cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, or allspice.
• Citrus Zest: Mix in some orange zest for a bright, fresh burst of flavor.
• Vanilla Bean: Swap vanilla extract for vanilla bean paste to intensify the vanilla flavor.

Conclusion

Taylor Swift’s Chai Cookies are a cozy, delicious way to embrace the flavors of fall. Whether you follow the recipe to the letter or try some of the suggested substitutions and add-ins, they’re sure to be a hit! Pair them with a warm drink, and you have the perfect autumn treat. The holidays are right around the corner, check out my super easy and festive M&M Pretzel Kisses or my Rolo Pecan Pretzel Turtles to get you in the spirit! Happy baking!