Indulge in Cozy Bliss with Vanilla Chai Sugar Cookies
Delight in the warmth of Vanilla Chai Sugar Cookies, a perfect blend of spices and sweetness for cozy moments.
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 120kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with salted butter.
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil Coconut oil is a great dairy-free substitute.
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for depth of flavor.
- 1 large Egg Use flaxseed meal mixed with water for vegan option.
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure extract recommended for best taste.
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used if necessary.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for leavening.
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter.
- 1-2 teaspoons Chai Tea Leaves One tea bag equals about 1-2 teaspoons.
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional.
For the Glaze
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar Can swap for coconut sugar.
- 2 tablespoons Whole Milk Dairy-free milk is a great substitute.
Instructions
How to Make Vanilla Chai Sugar Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the large egg, vanilla extract, and chai tea leaves until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Gradually stir this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Place the dough in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour.
- Scoop the dough using a cookie scoop, form into balls, and gently flatten them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle a little granulated sugar on top of each cookie just before baking.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- While the cookies are cooling, whisk together powdered sugar, whole milk, cinnamon, and a bit of ground chai leaves until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and let them set before serving.
Notes
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.