Homemade Taylor Swift Chai Cookies

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chai tea concentrate (or strongly brewed chai, cooled)
• For rolling: 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and chai concentrate until combined.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
5. Roll dough into 1.5-inch balls, coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.