If you're a fan of chai and cookies (and honestly, who isn’t?), then you're going to love these easy chai tea cookie recipes you can make in your own kitchen. Whether you want something buttery and soft, gluten-free and vegan, or you're just here for the Taylor Swift chai cookie hype — there's a recipe here for you.
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Sticky Chai Cookies (Made with Real Chai Blend)
This is a go-to recipe if you want a cookie that actually tastes like chai — not just cinnamon with a fancy name. Using sticky chai (like Monk’s Chai) gives it real spice, a caramel note from the honey, and a warm, chewy texture that’s just right.
Ingredients (Makes ~24 cookies):
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1 cup plain flour
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¼ cup caster sugar
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¼ cup icing sugar
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2 tablespoons sticky chai
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
DIY Chai Spice Alternative (if no sticky chai):
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp ground ginger
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½ tsp ground cardamom
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¼ tsp ground cloves
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1 tbsp honey (to mimic sticky texture)
Step-by-step instructions:
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, and sticky chai (or chai spice blend).
- Add softened butter and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms.
- Roll into small balls (about 1 tbsp each) and place on the tray.
Optional: Roll in cinnamon sugar for extra flavour and texture. - Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Tip: For softer cookies, remove from oven 1–2 minutes early.
Vegan & Gluten-Free Chai Tea Cookies
This is one of my favourite ways to use chai in cooking, especially when baking for friends who are gluten-free or plant-based.These cookies are soft, lightly sweet, and packed with warming chai spice. Plus, they come together quickly with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients (Makes ~20 cookies):
- 1 cup almond meal
- ¾ cup oat flour (or gluten-free plain flour)
- ¼ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 5 tbsp water (flax egg)
- 3 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sticky chai
- Pinch of salt
Step-by-step instructions:
Baking Instructions
- Mix flaxseed with water and set aside for 5 minutes to form a flax egg.
- In a large bowl, mix the almond meal, oat flour, salt, and sticky chai. The sticky chai will provide all the spice you need (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, etc.).
- Add wet ingredients and the flax egg. Stir until a dough forms.
- Place the dough in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to firm up, which makes it easier to shape.
- Scoop dough into small balls (about 1 tbsp each), flatten slightly, and place on a lined baking tray.
- Bake at 175°C for 10–12 minutes.
- Note: These cookies are delicate. Let them cool on the tray before lifting, or they may crumble.
Taylor Swift’s Chai Tea Cookies (With a Twist)
This version is inspired by Taylor Swift’s viral chai cookies — and yes, they’re as good as everyone says. Soft, sugary, and iced with a simple spiced glaze, they’re great for entertaining or a rainy baking day.
Ingredients (Makes ~24 cookies):
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½ cup unsalted butter
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½ cup neutral oil (like rice bran or canola)
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½ cup white sugar
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½ cup icing sugar
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1 egg
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups plain flour
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½ tsp bicarb soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 chai tea bag (cut open and use contents) or 1 tsp chai spice blend
For the glaze (optional):
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1 cup icing sugar
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1 - 2 tbsp milk
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Pinch of cinnamon or chai spice
Step-by-step instruction
Baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Cream butter, oil, and both sugars together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients and chai spices.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared tray, spacing evenly.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes. Don’t overbake — they should stay soft.
- Allow to cool slightly, then drizzle with glaze if using.
Ready to Bake Your Chai Moment?
If you love the flavour of real chai in your baking, don’t settle for plain old spice blends. Monk’s Chai is handcrafted in Melbourne, Australia with fresh, whole spices and premium tea — no shortcuts, no artificial flavours. It brings depth and authenticity to both your cuppas and your cookies.
👉 Order your Monk’s Chai blend today and start baking chai tea cookies that taste as good as they smell.