My daughter is a huge Taylor Swift fan so of course she wanted me to try Taylor’s infamous Chai Spiced cookies. She would otherwise only eat chocolate treats but for the love of Taylor, she was ready to experiment with the chai flavors. As an Indian, I am a huge fan of chai spices, so of course I wanted to try an eggless version of the Chai Spiced Cookies. I also have a recipe for a delicious fall cake Chai Spiced Apple Cake.
We started with our Sugar cookie dough base and added the chai spices and a sugar chai glaze to the cooled cookies. The results were spectacular, with chai spice in every bite without being overpowering! If you are a fan of chai flavors, you must try these cookies. I am not sure if you would serve these cookies with chai. Would it be too overpowering, or there is nothing like too much chai? You decide 😊
Indulge in the festive spirit with a delightful treat – Taylor Swift Chai Spiced Cookies! These aromatic cookies, infused with the warm flavors of chai masala, are the perfect addition to your holiday baking repertoire. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these cookies will leave your kitchen smelling like a winter wonderland. Let’s dive into the simple steps to whip up these Taylor Swift-inspired chai-spiced wonders.
What spices go in the Chai spice blend?
Chai spice refers to a blend of aromatic spices commonly used in making chai, a traditional Indian tea. The word “chai” simply means “tea” in Hindi, and the blend of spices is an integral part of the flavorful chai experience. Every family in India has a blend of chai spices. My mother-in-law enjoys her cup of masala chai first thing in the morning and her spice blend includes equal portions of cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and cardamom. I prefer ginger, so I included that instead of black pepper. Some chai spice blends also include fennel and nutmeg but in smaller quantities.
I would recommend making a small batch of chai spice with equal amounts of cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, cardamom, and ginger powders. Once you try this blend, you can adjust it based on your preference.
Ingredients used to make Chai Spiced Cookies
Ingredients to make Chai Cookies
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons chai spice Masala (See note)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
Ingredients to make Chai glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-3 tbs water
- ½ teaspoon chai masala
How to make Taylor Swift Chai Spiced Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare 2 cookie sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
- Add butter, powdered sugar, and milk to the bowl and beat with a handheld or stand mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes till butter is combined well with the sugar.
- Stir in flour, cornstarch, baking soda, cream of tartar, and chai spice until combined.
- Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop out cookie dough on the prepared cookie sheets, 8 cookies to a cookie sheet. Flatten the cookie dough with your palms.
- Bake for 14-15 minutes until the edges are light brown. Remove from the oven and cool for 2 minutes before placing it on the cooling rack and cooling completely.
- In a bowl, combine the glaze ingredients and mix with a spoon till smooth. The glaze should be of thick pouring consistency. Adjust the consistency of the icing (thick or thin) using more water or powdered sugar. Use a small spatula or butter knife to frost the cookies with the glaze. The glaze will take a couple of hours to set completely. Once dry, store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Recipe tips to make the best Chai Spiced Cookies
- You can buy premade chai masala or make your favorite chai masala recipe at home. I would recommend making a small batch of chai spice with equal amounts of cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, cardamom, and ginger powders. Use the amount as directed in the recipe.
- The cookies should be completely cooled before you glaze them.
- The glaze should be of thick pouring consistency. Use 1 tablespoon of water and then add more as required.
FAQs- Eggless Chai Cookies
The short answer is NO. The powdered sugar provides these cookies lightness. You will not get the right texture if you use granulated sugar or brown sugar.
Yes, you can. However, the recipe for the cookies itself is not very sweet. If you plan to skip the chai glaze, you should consider increasing the powdered sugar quantity in the cookie recipe to 1 cup.
These chai cookies are formulated to be eggless but you can certainly make it vegan by replacing vegan butter and nut milk in the recipe.
Chai Cookies will stay at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week. However, they are best eaten fresh the day you bake them.
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Recipe Card – Taylor Swift Chai Cookies
Taylor Swift Chai Cookies
Get ready to indulge in the sweet sounds of Taylor Swift Chai Cookies! With just a handful of ingredients, including butter, powdered sugar, and a touch of chai spice masala, you’ll be whisking up a batch of these delightful treats in no time. Don’t forget the finishing touch – a drizzle of chai glaze made with powdered sugar, water, and more chai masala for that extra burst of flavor. Whether you’re a Swiftie or simply a cookie connoisseur, these chai-spiced delights are sure to hit all the right notes. So, grab your ingredients, and let’s bake up some magic! 🍪✨
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minutesIngredients
1/2 cup (1 stick) 113 grams, unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup powdered sugar (Confectioner’s sugar)
2 tablespoons Milk
1 1/4 cups all- purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons Chai masala (See note)
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Cream if tartar
- Chai Glaze
1 cup Powdered sugar (Confectioner’s sugar)
1-3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon Chai Masala
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare 2 cookie sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
- Add butter, powdered sugar, and milk to the bowl and beat with a handheld or stand mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes till butter is combined well with the sugar. Stir in flour, cornstarch, baking soda, cream of tartar, and chai spice until combined.
- Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop out cookie dough on the prepared cookie sheets, 8 cookies to a cookie sheet. Flatten the cookie dough with your palms.
- Bake for 14-15 minutes until the edges are light brown. Remove from the oven and cool for 2 minutes before placing it on the cooling rack and cooling completely.
- In a bowl, combine the glaze ingredients and mix with a spoon till smooth. The glaze should be of thick pouring consistency. Adjust the consistency of the icing (thick or thin) using more water or powdered sugar. Use a small spatula or butter knife to frost the cookies with the glaze. The glaze will take a couple of hours to set completely. Once dry, store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Tips
- You can buy premade chai masala or make your favorite chai masala recipe at home. I would recommend making a small batch of chai spice with equal amounts of cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, cardamom, and ginger powders. Use the amount as directed in the recipe.
- The cookies should be completely cooled before you glaze them.
- The glaze should be of thick pouring consistency. Use 1 tablespoon of water and then add more as required.
