Iced Tea Cookies

By BobLongo

Ingredients

• FOR GLAZE:
• 1 1/4 cup (2 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons Lipton® Unsweetened Instant 100% Tea
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 recipe Glaze, (as follows)
• 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 5 teaspoons hot water
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cooking Time 12-15 minutes
Serves 24 cookies

PREHEAT oven to 350° F.

BEAT butter and sugar in large mixer bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in tea; egg yolk and vanilla extract. Gradually stir in flour. Drop by heaping teaspoon 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

BAKE for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden around edges and centers are set. Cool on baking sheets for 2 to 4 minutes; remove to wire racks. Brush with glaze; cool completely.

FOR GLAZE:

COMBINE 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 5 teaspoons hot water and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract in small bowl; stir until smooth.