Taylor Swift'S Chai Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 chai tea bag (cut open and empty it out)
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for the icing)
• 2-3 tbsp eggnog or milk (for the icing)
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon (for the icing)
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg (or to taste) (for the icing)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Beat the softened butter in a large bowl, then mix in the vegetable oil until smooth.
3. Add the granulated sugar and powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
4. Stir in the egg and vanilla.
5. Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and the contents of the tea bag.
6. Mix until just combined.
7. Chill the soft dough for at least 1 hour.
8. Once chilled, scoop the dough into balls (it should make 12).
9. Her recipe says to sprinkle with sugar but I like to roll them in cinnamon sugar.
10. Place on the prepared baking sheet with ample space between each cookie.
11. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are set.
12. Let cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Cover with icing when completely cooled.
14. Sprinkle some cinnamon if you'd like.