Experience the delightful fusion of traditional sugar cookies with the exotic flavors of chai in these Chai Iced Sugar Cookies. Each cookie is infused with the aromatic spices from a chai tea bag, creating a unique flavor profile that's perfectly complemented by a spiced icing. These cookies are soft, chewy, and irresistibly spiced, offering a warming treat for any tea lover.
Why You’ll Love This: These cookies blend the comforting sweetness of sugar cookies with the complex spices of chai, making them an ideal treat for those who enjoy a touch of spice. The nutmeg and cinnamon in the icing enhance the chai flavor, creating a harmonious and indulgent experience.
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are perfect for tea parties, holiday gatherings, or as a special treat to enjoy with your afternoon coffee or tea. They're also great for gifting, especially when beautifully packaged, or can be a hit at bake sales and festive celebrations.
Decoration Tips: For a beautiful and professional finish, use a piping bag to drizzle or spread the icing over the cooled cookies. You could sprinkle a little extra cinnamon or even some edible gold dust on the icing before it sets to add a touch of elegance. Alternatively, a small chai-spiced fondant leaf or flower can make each cookie look as good as it tastes.
Ingredients:
- For the Cookies:
- 125g unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Contents of 1 chai tea bag (approx 2 tsp)
- For the Icing:
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp milk
- A squirt of vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and then blend in the vegetable oil.
- Add both types of sugar, the egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the contents of the chai tea bag.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring to form a soft dough.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on the baking tray. Flatten each ball slightly.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes or until the edges are just turning golden. Allow extra time if necessary, depending on your oven.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the icing, combine the icing sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Once cookies are cool, spread or drizzle them with the icing.
Enjoy these exquisite Chai Iced Sugar Cookies, a perfect treat to pair with your favorite cup of tea or to share with friends and family!
