Taylor Swift’s chai sugar cookies: a recipe that’s almost too good to be true.
Taylor Swift’s chai sugar cookie recipe, the viral sensation that once set the internet ablaze, is here—or at least, 98.7% of it.
Last summer, I had the incredible opportunity to attend Taylor’s Eras Tour in Europe. Although I’d always been a casual fan with her songs sprinkled across my playlists, the concert prep turned me almost into a full-fledged Swiftie. Leading up to the big event, I dove deep into her discography, memorizing lyrics from her albums and her Eras Tour setlist. But it didn’t stop there. Like any fan with a social media account, I found myself spiraling down rabbit holes filled with Taylor Swift trivia, fan theories, and everything in between.
That’s when I stumbled upon a screenshot of Taylor’s famous chai sugar cookie recipe that she posted on Tumblr back in 2014. As a passionate baker, I couldn’t resist digging deeper—and my search led me to none other than Joy the Baker’s blog. Since the beginnings of the recipe, it has evolved several times I guess, but all the recipes I’ve found come down to the original version with just a few tweaks here and there.
Here’s the backstory: years ago, Taylor discovered a sugar cookie recipe on Joy the Baker’s website and added her own twist with chai spices. The result? A cookie so good it became a viral sensation. If you haven’t visited Joy the Baker’s site yet, do yourself a favor and check it out. Her collection of mouthwatering recipes is nothing short of legendary.
Fast forward to late fall in Luxembourg, just in time for Kleeserchersdag (a holiday that celebrates Saint Nicholas). I’d just picked up a stack of books from the Little People, Big Dreams series for my nephew, including—of course—the Taylor Swift edition. Inspired by the holiday spirit and my baking obsession, I decided it was finally time to try Taylor’s chai sugar cookie recipe. All I can say for now is, that my colleagues were not disappointed I did!
While I stayed mostly true to the original, I made a few small adjustments. The allspice blend available at my local supermarket isn’t quite the same as what’s used in the U.S., so the flavor isn’t an exact replica. But make no mistake: this cozy, spiced cookie owes all its charm to Taylor Swift and Joy the Baker. I just added a pinch of pepper, to hit as close as possible.
If you’re looking for the perfect treat to channel some “cozy girl fall” vibes, this chai sugar cookie recipe is a must-try. Trust me—it’s worth every bite. And you can obviously stretch the season into late winter as well. Chai love lasts more than just a season, right?
Why you’ll love this recipe?
A cozy fall treat: Packed with warm chai spices and topped with a creamy glaze, these cookies are the perfect indulgence for chilly autumn days.
Easy to make: The recipe is simple enough for bakers of all skill levels, so you can whip up a batch without breaking a sweat.
Inspired by Taylor Swift: These cookies are straight from the kitchen of one of the biggest pop icons of our time. Channel your inner Swiftie while baking and enjoy a taste of Taylor’s favourite fall treat.
Versatile and customizable: Whether you prefer a classic sugar cookie or want to experiment with your own spice blends, this recipe is flexible enough to make it your own.
Taylor Swift’s Chai Cookies
Ingredients
Cookies
- 225 g butter
- 200 g sugar
- 50 g icing sugar
- 1 egg large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chai spice mix
Icing
- 130 g icing sugar
- 30 ml milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp chai spice mix
Chai Spice
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp ground all spice
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 175°
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and chai spice mix.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter, sugar, and icing sugar until fluffy.
- Then add the egg and the vanilla extract and mix again.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper, then scoop dough onto the baking sheet spacing them evenly (9 scoops per tray)
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Leave on baking tray for 10 minutes before transferring them onto wire rack.
- Repeat until all the dough is used up.
Glaze
- Whisk together icing sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and chai spice mix until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Chai Spice
- Add all the spices to a little bowl, then mix until all the spices are well-combined.
- Enjoy!!!
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