If there’s one recipe that works perfectly this time of the year, it’s Taylor Swift’s chai cookies. But even though there have passed quite a few years since Taylor posted the recipe on her Tumblr account I haven’t seen any vegan alternative for the recipe yet, so I though I’d try to adapt it and this is what I ended up with:
Instructions:
- Using a mixer beat the margarine, then add the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, powdered sugar and vanilla until they’re completely incorporated;
- Cut one chai tea packet and pour the tea leaves into the batter, then stir in the flour, baking soda and salt;
- Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour/freeze for 15 minutes;
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) then line baking sheets with parchment paper and grease with cooking spay;
- Take the dough out of the fridge/freezer and scoop 1 tablespoon on to the baking sheet, then press it evenly so it has a thickness of about 0.6 cm or 1/4 inch, make sure to leave about 2 cm or 2 inches in between the cookies;
- Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes then let them cool;
- While the cookies are baking, you can make the eggnog icing by mixing your coconut milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and maple syrup (or store bought vegan eggnog) with the powdered sugar;
- Once the cookies have cooled, add the icing and sprinkle some cinnamon on top and you’re done!
If you try out this recipe let me know what you think, and leave any suggestions for what I should try next in the comment section or on my Instagram. For Swifties, these are the Instagram and Tumblr addresses you can find me at.
Until next time…
?kisses,
-L
