Indulge in the festive flavors of the season with these Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies! This delightful recipe combines the warm, spicy notes of chai tea with the creamy, rich taste of eggnog, all in a soft and buttery sugar cookie. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in, these cookies are easy to make using Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix and a few simple ingredients. Coated in cinnamon-sugar and topped with a luscious nutmeg-spiced eggnog buttercream glaze, these Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies are sure to become a new holiday favorite.
Just a few simple ingredients come together to make this Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies recipe.
Chai Tea: Provides the signature warm, spicy flavor of chai to the cookies. The tea leaves are mixed directly into the dough.
Sugar Cookie Mix: Forms the base of the cookie dough, providing sweetness, structure, and leavening for a consistent and easy baking experience.
Butter: Adds richness, flavor, and tenderness to the cookies. The melted butter helps create a smooth and cohesive dough.
Egg: Binds the ingredients together, adds moisture, and contributes to the cookie's structure and texture.
Eggnog: Infuses the cookies with a festive eggnog flavor and adds moisture to the dough. It's also used in the glaze for extra flavor.
Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, freshly grated nutmeg.
In a few easy steps you can make these Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies. See the full recipe below for all the details.
Line baking sheets with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze. Don't skip this step!
Mix tea leaves and sugar cookie mix. Use a whisk to thoroughly combine the tea leaves and cookie mix. This ensures the chai flavor is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Add melted butter (cooled slightly), egg, and 2 tablespoons of the eggnog to the bowl. Make sure the melted butter has cooled slightly so it doesn't cook the egg. Use a mixer or a sturdy spoon to combine the wet and dry ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
Use a tablespoon or a cookie scoop to ensure uniform cookie size. Drop and flatten dough slightly with the bottom of a glass dipped in cinnamon-sugar.
Keep a close eye on the cookies. They're done when the edges are lightly golden brown. Avoid overbaking, as this will make the cookies dry. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking.
Whisk powdered sugar, freshly grated nutmeg, and the remaining 2 tablespoons eggnog until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a tiny bit more eggnog (a teaspoon at a time). If it's too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar. Spoon the glaze evenly over each completely cooled cookie. Sprinkle additional grated nutmeg over icing for extra flavor and a festive touch. Allow the glaze to set completely before serving or storing the cookies (about 30 minutes).
Follow these tips to store Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies and keep them fresh.
Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container. If you have a lot of cookies and need to stack them, place a sheet of parchment paper or wax paper between the layers to prevent the glaze from sticking. The cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
Freeze baked cookies on a cookie sheet (2-3 hours) before transferring them to a freezer safe container or zip top bag. Cookies will keep for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with cooking parchment paper. Remove tea leaves from tea bag; discard bag.
In large bowl, mix tea leaves and dry cookie mix.
Add melted butter, egg, and 2 tablespoons of the eggnog; mix until well blended.
Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheet. Flatten dough slightly with bottom of glass dipped in cinnamon-sugar.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
In small bowl, mix powdered sugar, nutmeg, and remaining 2 tablespoons eggnog until smooth. Spoon glaze over cooled cookies.
Sprinkle additional grated nutmeg over icing, if desired. Let stand until set.
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
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| Cholesterol | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
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| Protein | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
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| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
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| Manganese | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
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*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
