12 Days of Tea and Cookies

In honor of the changing season. We started a 12 days of tea and cookies tradition. We've been eating a few, freezing a few and mailing a few. Here's our first batch from December 13th.

Rambling Raspberry Rose Tea

1 tblsp razz leaves

3 rose hips

dash of cinnamon

slice of lemon

Combine razz leaves and rose hips in tea ball or bag. Cover with hot water in a large mason jar-sprinkle with cinnamon, cover and allow to steep for 45 minutes or while cookies are baking. Pour over sliced lemon and sweeten with local honey.

Oatmeal Banana Spice Cookies

1/2 cup butter

1 cup sugar

2 tblsp molasses

2 eggs

1 cup plain yogurt

1 banana

2 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 cups spelt flour

1tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp cloves

4 cups dry oats

1 cup raisins

Blend wet ingredients. Sift dry ingredients. Combine and stir in raisins.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Cool and devour!