Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies

Hands-on Time: 20 min.; Total Time: 46 min.

Yield: Makes 2 dozen

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

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°. 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: We tested with Tazo Chai Organic Black Tea.

Coastal K-9 Bakery

Have been volunteering here for the past couple weeks. I really enjoy it. I mostly ice cookies... ghosts, pumpkins, ribbons, dog cakes, holly leaves, christmas trees, "petzels", the list goes on.

http://www.coastalk9bakery.com/

I really love her business because she "uses only human-grade, organic and natural ingredients in our treats. We specialize in holistic treats that will meet your dog's dietary or allergy needs; be it wheat, corn, soy free or gluten free treats. Only the best ingredients are use

d with NO sodium, sugars, artificial colors, preservatives or animal fats. "

Jackie got the idea for the company because her dog Tippy suffered from terrible food allergies. She started making special treats for him that would adhere to his diet. He ended up passing away but his life was the inspiration for Jackie to provide healthy treats for dogs instead of the processed rubbish you can buy from Petsmart, etc.

She also has great dog food brands like California Natural (my dog loves the Grain-free Venison version) Innova and another kind I can't remember. Mattie used to eat Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance® L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets® Potato & Duck Dry Dog Food but I am working on switching her to the California Natural. I love these healthy foods for my darling but lord they are $$$.

Here are some pictures of things I've helped decorated and some she has done (my formatting had a heart attack):

She hosts a "Yappy Hour" every Saturday from 2-4 with Free Doggie Cakes and Daiquiris.