Iced Tea Cookies

These cookies are flavored with instant tea and vanilla, baked and then topped off with a simple vanilla-scented glaze.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups butter or margarine, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons NESTEA® Unsweetened Instant 100% Tea
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Glaze (recipe follows)

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°).
2. Beat butter and sugar in large mixer bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in Nestea, egg yolk and vanilla extract. Gradually stir in flour.
3. Drop by heaping teaspoon 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden around edges and centers are set.
5. Cool on baking sheets for 2 to 4 minutes; remove to wire racks. Brush with glaze; cool completely.
6. For Glaze: Combine 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 5 teaspoons hot water and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract in small bowl; stir until smooth.

Makes 2 dozen cookies.

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