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Chai Sugar Cookies

Taylor Swift
Ten years ago, Taylor Swift shared her iconic chai sugar cookie recipe with us! Every fall I contemplate trying them for myself, and I decided this was the year! Turns out they're a little slice of autumnal heaven... and definitely worth the hype they get every fall.
Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 29 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tspn vanilla extract
  • 2 cup flour
  • 1/2 tspn baking soda
  • 1/4 tspn salt
  • 1 chai tea bag

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 F degrees and grease cookie sheet using oil spray of choice.
  • Beat butter; add vegetable oil.
  • Add sugar, powdered sugar, egg and vanilla; stir.
  • Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and tea.
  • Chill the soft dough for about 1 hour.
  • Chill the soft dough for about 1 hour. Line cookie sheet with 12 tablespoons dough drops.
  • Press evenly and cover with sugar.
  • Bake for around 9 minutes in the oven.
  • Cover with icing of choice once they're completely cool.