Organic Brown Sugar

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups chopped dark chocolate

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
• Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
• Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Stir in walnuts, if using.
• Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk of your choice (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chai spice blend
• Pinch of cardamom
• Pinch of cloves

Instructions:

• In a small saucepan, heat milk, brown sugar, chai spice blend, cardamom, and cloves over medium heat until warm and frothy.
• Strain the mixture into a mug to remove spices.
• Enjoy hot or with a dollop of whipped cream.