I apologize for my extended absence. Life got very busy with Thanksgiving, visiting in-laws, getting the house ready for the holidays and festivities, my in-laws 45th anniversary and of course, Christmas and New Years.
But it's a new year and I'm back to share more of my favorite recipes with you.
As promised, today is Cinnamon Twosday. I love Cinnamon! It's so festive and rich. Perfect for the holidays and cold winter afternoons.
Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cinnamon Sugar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, combine the butter, flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla and salt until the mixture forms a ball of dough.
Place dough on lightly floured surface.
Extend dough until 1/4-inch thick.
Dip a 2-inch round cookie cutter in flour, then cut out circles of dough.
Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet for 6 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown around the edges.
While the cookies are baking, prepare the Cinnamon Sugar by combining 1 cup of sugar with 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon.
When the cookies are done baking, gently remove them from the cookie sheet. Dip the cookies in the Cinnamon Sugar while still warm, making sure both sides are well coated.
Enjoy!!!
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If you're going to bake cookies, you might as well make some tea!
Te de Canela (Cinnamon tea) is my favorite. It's comforting, soothing and when you sit down to enjoy a cup, all of your worries and cares just slip away.
Te de Canela is also one of the easiest teas to prepare. If you have a few cinnamon sticks in the pantry, then you are minutes away from enjoying this heavenly cup of tea.
Te de Canela (Cinnamon Tea)
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 2 - 3 cinnamon sticks
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, heat the water and cinnamon sticks over medium-low heat, until the water turns a golden amber color.
Remove the cinnamon sticks. Pour into cups. Sweeten with sugar (if desired). Serve with Cinnamon Shortbread. Enjoy!!!
(P.S.) I apologize for the blurry pics. I'm a little out of practice! :)
