Taylor Swift, the queen of cozy vibes, is known for her love of baking, her cats, flannel pajamas, and heartfelt songs. True to her style, she elevates a classic vanilla cookie recipe with chai spices and an eggnog-style icing—a nod to American traditions that makes these cookies irresistibly "basic" and comforting. As a baking enthusiast who's recreated countless celebrity recipes, I can confirm they're ready in under 30 minutes: about 20 minutes prep, 10 in the oven. Perfect for a pop star-inspired treat!
How to Make Taylor Swift's Chai Cookies
For the cookies:
- 120g butter at room temperature
- 110g coconut oil
- 50g white sugar
- 50g brown sugar
- 60g icing sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10g loose chai tea (or powdered chai tea latte mix)
- 260g fluid flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
For the frosting:
- 150g icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons of milk
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Let the butter soften at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Infuse the chai tea in a tea infuser with minimal hot water, then blend it into the coconut oil and butter until smooth.
- Add all sugars, then the egg and vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture thickens and turns pale.
- Stir in the infused tea. Gradually add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix for several minutes to form a thick, creamy dough.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for several hours.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (fan-assisted). Line a baking sheet with silicone mat. Scoop dough into small balls, space them apart, and gently flatten with the back of a damp spoon. Bake for 10 minutes—keep a close eye!
- Whisk icing sugar with 1 teaspoon milk until thick (use up to 2 tablespoons as needed).
- Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg. Once cookies cool, spread with frosting.
- For that signature Taylor touch, dust with extra cinnamon. Enjoy!
