Chai Tea Cookies with Icing
Yummy Eats Daily
These soft and tender chai-spiced cookies are infused with warm tea leaves, olive oil, and vanilla—then topped with a sweet spiced icing. Perfect for cozy afternoons, holiday baking, or pairing with your favorite mug of tea.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Chill Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Servings 20 cookies
Calories 140 kcal
Cookies:
- ½ cup 113g butter, room temperature
- ⅓ cup 80ml light olive oil
- ½ cup 100g granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup 40g powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups 240g all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt omit if using salted butter
- 1 chai tea bag contents only
Icing:
- 1 cup 120g powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp 30ml whole milk, added gradually
- Dash of nutmeg
- Dash of cinnamon
Beat butter until creamy, then mix in olive oil.
Add sugar, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla.
Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, and chai tea leaves.
Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Form 2-inch balls and place on baking sheet.
See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/soft-chai-tea-cookies-with-icing/
Flavor Boost: Use 1½ chai tea bags if you like stronger spice.
Make Ahead: Dough can be chilled overnight and baked the next day.
Icing Tip: Add a drop of vanilla or maple extract for extra flavor.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.