[donotprint]While the holidays are quickly approaching, I’m still working through my Diane Mott Davidson novels and loving them! This week, I’m sharing a recipe from Chopping Spree, Davidson’s 11th novel, and I’m down to the last 20 pages and still don’t know who done it! I think I’m close to figuring it out, but I’m just not quite there. Davidson does such a great job of keeping the guilty party a secret, I love the anticipation of trying to solve the mystery!
So, in keeping with the upcoming holidays, the recipe options in this book were perfect. I chose to try the Spice-of-Life Cookies partially because of the spices integrated into the cookies, but also due to the time factor. I knew they would mix up relatively quickly and I didn’t have a whole lot of daylight left to take pictures. I did make a few modifications to the original recipe, mainly due to personal preference, but these cookies turned out wonderful!
If you are looking for a spicy, warm cookie fresh from the oven to finish a holiday platter, you’ve found the right recipe. Diane Mott Davidson’s Chopping Spree, is full of great recipes that I know you will love and I think several are perfect for the holidays![/donotprint]
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Found this recipe on Pinterest. I just made these spice cookies and though they turned out well, I’d like to suggest that you roll the dough balls in sugar before baking or make a glaze to put on the cookies after they are done. Without the sugar or glaze, I thought the cookies were a bit bland. They are a very attractive cookie when rolled in sugar ahead of time! Also, I put the first batch in for 12 minutes and they are a teeny bit dark on the bottom. The rest of the pans went in for 10 minutes and they were perfect. Thanks for the recipe — I love trying new things!
Just found your web!! I love reading her books but have never tried making any of the recipes yet. I will have to try this. Enjoy the rest of the book!
LOVE her books and have printed out her recipes but have never made them. Thanks for the motivation.
I love her books, also. I have made lots of her recipes!
Sadly, I have read all of her books, any suggestions for something similiar to read?
Hi Leslie!
The only other author that I know of is Joanne Fluke. I’m a little more partial to Diane Mott Davidson’s novels, but they are still a fun read. Hope you enjoy them!