On a Winters night, the following are splendid treats for the old elf to enjoy as he makes rounds. One of his favorite things is old tea cookies and a hot cup of tea. He is not picky when it comes to tea, but likes a winter tea that reminds him of Russian SpicedTea. This recipe has been around for many years and is always a favorite. It has a certain charm about it that everyone loves. You can make up the tea, place in a Mason Jar, tie a note on it with directions. Great gift from your kitchen.
Ol'TEA COOKIES
1 cup butter, 2-1/4 cup sifted flour, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp. salt, 3/4 cup nuts, finely chopped.
Chill dough in refrigerator for 1 hour. Allow to return to room temperature. Roll dough into balls about the size of Walnuts and bake at 350 degrees. Roll in powdered sugar after baking.
RUSSIAN SPICED TEA
1 jar Tang (18 oz.) 1/2 cup & 2 tbsp. instant iced tea mix, (more/less to taste) 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp. ground cloves, 1 1/2 cup sugar, 1 pkg. instant lemonade. Combine ingredients and store in Mason jar. Use 2 teaspoons per cup of hot water. Adjust to taste.
BABAS BROWNIES
2 sticks of butter, 3/4 cup cocoa, 3 cups sugar, 3 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour (blend in slowly) 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
In a 3 quart saucepan melt 2 sticks of butter. Add 3/4 cup cocoa mix and remove from heat. Add 3 cups sugar, 3 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla, mix well.
Gradually add 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
Bake in a greased (or sprayed) 9x12 pan at 350 for 30 minutes.
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