[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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Stacy says
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!
Patw says
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!
Margaret says
LOVE her books and have printed out her recipes but have never made them. Thanks for the motivation.
Leslie says
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?
Amy says
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!