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We Know Taylor Swift' s Vanilla Chai Cookie Recipe All Too Well — Here' s How to Make Them

By Kelly CorbettOct. 20 2022, Updated 6:30 p.m. ET "Midnights" by Taylor Swift is almost here and fans are hyped. To show their support for the new album, many are copying Taylor's "Midnights" manicure and painting their nails a shimmery dark blue adorned with silver stars.Article continues below advertisement But if you're less of a nails person, and more of a cookie person, TikTok has got the perfect idea to help you celebrate Tay's new release: by baking cookies! And not just any cookies, but her special vanilla chai cookies.Source: Getty ImagesArticle continues below advertisement

How to make Taylor Swift' s vanilla chai cookies

Back in the day, Taylor had shared directions on how to make yummy chai cookies on her Tumblr page. And although it's been a minute, the recipe has been recirculating online thanks to TikTok. In fact, many folks are planning to bake these cookies in honor of the "Midnights" release —and honestly, we can't blame them. They look scrumptious! @thethriftyswiftie @taylorswift @Joy the Baker I love these cookies!! They are dangerous for me to have in the house! #taylorswift#swifttok#taylornation#swiftietiktok#swifttoker#swifttoks#swiftliketaylor#taylorswiftlover #joythebaker #midnights#midnightsmayhemwithme#vigilanteshit#mastermindtaylorswift#questiontaylorswift#midnightrain#midnightraintaylorswift#mastermind#vigilanteshittaylorswift#taylorswiftmidnights#midnightstaylorswift#ts10#taylorswift10#midnightstaylorswift#MeetMeAtMidnight#TSmidnighTS#iwantyourmidnights#midnightnoheadlights #chaicookies #taylorswiftchaiteacookies #chaiteacookies original sound - TheThriftySwiftie Article continues below advertisement In the video above, creator @TheThriftySwiftie shares the recipe for Taylor's cookies, which was based on Joy the Baker's famous Giant Vanilla Sugar Cookie recipe. Basically, Taylor followed Joy's recipe for these iconic vanilla sugar cookies but upped the ante on them by adding some chai spices and an eggnog glaze. Joy loved Taylor's added personal touch so much that she added a Taylor-inspired version of the recipe to her site, which you can read here. Ingredients needed to make the cookies:1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling on top1/2 cup powdered sugar1 egg2 teaspoons vanilla extract or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean pod1 packet of crushed up chai tea leaves2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon saltArticle continues below advertisement midnights eve…don’t forget to leave out white wine with ice and chai cookies for taylor swift— jessica (@enchantedjess13) October 20, 2022 Directions:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.Beat the butter in a large bowl on medium speed for about 1 minute. Then add in the vegetable oil. (Don't worry if it doesn't fully incorporate with the butter)!Now, add the granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and all of the spices to the bowl. Beat to combine.After that, add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until completely incorporated.Article continues below advertisementStir in the flour, baking soda, and salt with either a wooden spoon or mixer set on low.The dough should be soft. Refrigerate it for either 1 hour or freeze it for 15 minutes to make it easier to useFor large cookies, place 2 tablespoons of the dough onto the cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. For smaller cookies use 1 tablespoon of dough.Press the dough evenly with your fingers or palm to 1/4-inch thickness. Roll each cookie dough in a small bowl of cinnamon sugar before placing it on the sheet.Bake for 12 to 14 minutes for larger cookies or 8 to 10 minutes for smaller cookies. Remember to let the cookies cool! Article continues below advertisement Taylor's chai cookies ?? pic.twitter.com/BLroH23jXh— jasmine (taylor's version) (@Jasmineseigner1) October 20, 2022 Ingredients needed to make the eggnog glaze:1 cup powdered sugar1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, plus extra for sprinkling on top3 tablespoons of milk or eggnog Directions:In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until it makes a thick but spreadable glaze. Spread each cooled cookie with graze just over the center, leaving the edges of the cookie free of glaze.Sprinkle with fresh nutmeg if desired.And most importantly, enjoy!Article continues below advertisement

Read Taylor Swift' s original recipe for the cookies on Tumblr

If you're looking for easy, straightforward directions on how to bake the cookies, follow Joy's recipe. But if you're looking for the recipe in Taylor's voice and riddled with quirky puns about her music, you must check out Taylor's original Tumblr post. Why? Well for starters, one line reads: "'Cause the bakers gonna bake bake bake bake bake."Source: Reddit And in another line, Taylor explains why she decided to add the chai element to Joy's original sugar cookie recipe because. "I thought it would infuse cozy holiday vibez into the cookie and it really did." Ugh, her personality is so sweet — just like these cookies! We will definitely be baking a batch stat!AdvertisementMore from Distractify Taylor Swift's Surprise 3 a.m. Announcement Has TikTok Users Theorizing Is Billy Ray Cyrus Engaged? Fans Are Convinced That a Trip Down the Aisle Is Coming Kat Stickler's Former Boyfriend Briefly Reenters Her Life in an Awkward TikTok Latest Taylor Swift News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.