Day 6: Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies

Day 6: Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies

This recipe sounds like it would be a wonderful pairing to a cup of coffee.  I have not tried it, but it sounds uniquely wonderful.  When I try them I will give you a review.  Let me know what you think.


Ingredients

1 chai tea bag

1 (17.5-oz.) package sugar cookie mix

1/2 cup melted butter

1 large egg 

4 tablespoons eggnog, divided 

Parchment paper

Cinnamon sugar

1 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F.  

1.  Remove tea leaves from tea bag; discard bag.

2. Stir together tea leaves, cookie mix, butter, egg, and 2 Tbsp. eggnog until well blended.

3. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten dough slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in cinnamon sugar.

4. Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet to a wire rack, and cool completely (about 10 minutes).

5. Whisk together powdered sugar, nutmeg, and remaining 2 Tbsp. eggnog until smooth. Spoon over cooled cookies.

Note:  Recipe was tested with Tazo Chai Organic Black Tea.