As Christmas draws closer I enjoy reading inspirational themed stories in addition to cozy mysteries. SILVER BELLS AT MOONGLOW, by Deborah Garner, is a sweet Christmas themed treat which weaves a beautiful mosaic of Christmas sights, sounds, and smells and introduces us to memorable characters. The protagonist, Mist, has a calming magical influence on those she comes in contact with and I’ll be the first to admit, her magic worked on me as I read this story during this most hectic season of the year. I so enjoyed sitting down with a hot cup of honey-sweetened tea, wrapping myself in a cozy comforter, and losing myself in the world of Timberton Hotel in snowy Montana. Deborah has a gift of transporting the reader through eloquent descriptions be it of the delicious baking, the Christmas ornaments, or Mist’s miniature paintings. I was left with the comforting feeling that this really is the most wonderful season of all!
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The Timberton Hotel hosts an annual cookie exchange and Deborah has included 22 recipes in her book! I am very excited that she used THREE of my own recipes, but I’m anxious to try them all! So many cookies…so little time… I’m sharing my recipe for Cranberry Orange Cookies since they add a very colorful and festive look to cookie platters and dessert tables. But don’t worry, not only are they pretty they are deliciously flavorful too! Jewel-toned dried cranberries and orange juice add holiday flavors to this cake-like cookie which has been rolled in sparkling white and red sugars, adding another level of texture and visual appeal. They mix up quickly using a food processor and the dough can be kept refrigerated (or frozen) until you are ready to bake. I hope you enjoy these as much as my friends and family have!
Amazon Synopsis
Christmas at the Timberton Hotel arrives each year with a unique set of guests, some returning, some new. When this holiday brings a celebrity seeking reprieve, sisters who are distant yet closer to each other than they think, a widow approaching a new horizon, and an eclectic smattering of local townsfolk and visiting relatives, the season is certain to be eventful. Add in a hint of romance and there’s more than snow in the air around the small Montana town.
Elegant decor and exquisite cuisine from resident artist and chef, Mist, form a backdrop to much needed camaraderie, bringing strangers and friends together. When the last note of Christmas carols has faded away, the soft whisper of silver bells from the front door’s wreath will usher guests and townsfolk alike back into the world with hope for the coming year.
A huge thank you to Deborah Garner for providing winner’s choice of either an e-book or print copy of SILVER BELLS AT MOONGLOW for one lucky winner! Print copy limited to U.S. residents only. Contest ends Monday, December 19, 2016 at 11:59 pm PST. Please use the Rafflecopter box located below the recipe to enter. The winner will be announced on this page and on Cinnamon & Sugar’s Facebook page, as well as notified by email (so check your spam folder!)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (4.7 ounces) dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup (5.3 ounces) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (9 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
- 1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring (optional)
- Red and white coarse sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Using a food processor, pulse the dried cranberries and sugar together until the cranberries are finely chopped, about 20 pulses.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Pulse to combine.
- Add the cold butter pieces and pulse to incorporate, until the mixture is the size of small peas. This can take about 20 pulses.
- Whisk the orange juice, egg, orange extract, and food coloring (if using) in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the orange juice mixture over the flour mixture in the food processor and pulse until a dough forms.
- Place the dough in a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F).
- Place 1/4 cup red coarse sugar and 1/4 cup white coarse sugar in a shallow bowl and mix. Set aside.
- Scoop the cookie dough into 1-inch to 1-1/2-inch balls, then roll in the coarse sugar mixture.
- Place the sugar-coated dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet, 12 cookies to each sheet.
- Bake 11 to 14 minutes or until the tops of the cookies are just set and the bottom of the cookies are barely golden.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Oh my these cookies look delicious and a must try. I would love to have a print copy of Silver Bells at Moonglow.
Thank you for the recipe and including Deborah Garner on your blog.
Book and recipe both sound wonderful!
Print copy should I win!
I prefer books that I xan hold and feel the pages. Ebooks I carry with me so I always have something to read.
I prefer e-books because I can change the font style and size.
I enjoy both print and ebooks. However, I do prefer print copy. Merry Christmas!
I have had cranberry orange muffins but never cookies. I can’t wait to try the cookues, this is a great giveaway. Thank you for this opportunity to win Merry Christmas!
These cookies look delicious. I would prefer a print copy should I ein. Thank you for the recipe and chance to win.
The cookies look yummy! The book sounds like a good read.
I love ‘Cranberry-Orange’ anything…these cookies will be delightful for a book club tea. If I win, I’d love to have a print copy of “Silver Bells at Moonglow.”
Thanks and Merry Christmas!
I’d love to get a print copy. Thank you for the review and the delicious recipe~
I would prefer a print copy as i am disabled and can’t do any tech things as fingers are deformed. Thank you for the new recipe and coming to our site and sharing your book !
I would like a print copy if I would win. Those cookies look delicious! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
I prefer a print copy. Guess I’m just old school but there’s just something about holding a book in your hands. Thank you for the chance. Have a wonderful holiday season!
I would love a print copy ..I read and reviewed Mistletoe at Moonglow. I would love to read more about Mist.
Would love a print copy. I’m a long time fan of hers. Her recipes are always good.
I prefer print copies. Nothing like holding a real book. ?
This recipe looks absolutely delicious.
Thank you for the great giveaway.
print but it doesn’t matter because I love to read any kind of books lol
Recipe sounds amazing as does the book. “Silver Bells at Moonglow” would be a great holiday read. I would prefer a print copy. Merry Christmas.
Print please
Print.thanks
I’m not into cranberries but the book sounds great. I’ve only driven thru Montana years ago but it’s a beautiful place.
I would prefer a print copy—I find they are easier on my old eyes. Those cookies sound wonderful—but I don’t have a food processor—one of these days I’ll have to buy one.
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Great looking cookies”. I would share a printed copy.
I prefer print please.
I prefer a print copy. Merry Christmas everyone!!
I prefer print books. I love the picture with the gorgeous tea cup and saucer!
A new cookie recipe to try. Thank you for the giveaway. If I win, I would like a print copy, please. Have a wonderful holiday season! debprice60@gmail.com
I prefer books but can do either. Thanks for the chance to win.
I read both print and ebooks, but I prefer the actual feel of a print book in my hands.
I have the e-copy but would love a print copy.
I would love to win a print copy of Silver bells At Moonglow. Thank you for the chance to win it.
I would prefer a print copy.
Hard copy is preferred. The cookies look good. Wish my kids liked cranberries. I have tried a dozen different recipes and they have rejected everyone. Even when I said nothing about the ingredients.
I really love all these reciepes! Yum! I would love a print copy of the book – I like print better right now 🙂
Both look good.
Print copy if i should win.
Have a wonderful holiday season & may you be blessed with more books & happiness.
I prefer a print copy but do read ebooks too.
The Cranberry Orange cookies sound real good, thanks for sharing the recipe.
Love printed versions. The recipe surely needs a try!!!
I used to only read paperbacks but since I got a Kindle I really it like it too!
I prefer print books. I love the recipe. I’ll have to try it some time.
I prefer a print copy, unless I am traveling.
I just printed the recipe for the Cranberry Oranges cookies and can’t wait to make them tonight! They sound wonderful!
I enjoy seasonal themed books and look forward to reading this one. I prefer a print copy. The Cranberry Orange cookies sound delightful and will meet my criteria of trying to use some items in my pantry that need using (dried cranberries).
I would prefer a print copy if I win, Thank you.
I still prefer print copies.
I always prefer print copies of books.
Book and cookies sound awesome. Print copy preferred please.
Thank you for sharing this recipe and for having this giveaway ?
Deborah Garner is a new author to me so I would enjoy reading this book. If chosen, I prefer a paper copy.
Merry Christmas