Foodie Fridays: Cranberry Toddy and Cookies

Its raining, its pouring and I'm done with Hot Sams and Chai. Typically, during the monsoons one finds themselves craving something yum and hot, even though its not cold but just raining.

And since its been raining constantly, we've done the samosas, the dhoklas and salty tid bits (namak pare) accompanied by Chai, that is, tea, not chai tea. I find the term 'chai tea' quite redundant actually. It literally means 'tea tea' in English, which loses chai its purpose and meaning. I digress.

So, I made some cranberry based Toddy and Nutella cookies. I'd love to say I was feeling adventurous about making toddy with cranberry juice. We were out of apple juice.

Cranberry Toddy

1 part Pimms

3 parts Cranberry juice

1 Tbsp Honey

1/2 Tbsp Cinnamon powder

2 Tbsp Lemon juice

Method:

• Heat the cranberry juice in saucepan over low heat.
• Add the honey, cinnamon powder and lemon juice and stir slowly
• Let the juice mixture begin to simmer and add the Pimms. 
• Let the mixture slightly simmer and take the pan off the heat. Let it sit for 1 minute.  

Tip: Keep tasting the simmering mix in case you'd like more cinnamon or lemon juice. 

Keep reading for the Nutella cookie recipe!

Nutella Cookies

130 g All-purpose flour

150 g Nutella 

100 g Sugar

1 egg

Method:

• Mix the dry ingredients then pour in the nutella and the egg.
• Mix and then knead the cookie dough
• Make 1 inch balls and flatten them on the cookie sheet. And just pop 'em in the oven.  
• Bake for 7-8 minutes at 180 C (350 F) 

Photo Credits and Copyright: All photos have been taken by Gayatri Kumar and belong to Look who's Wearing (LwW)