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STARLIGHT AT MOONGLOW is the seventh book in the Moonglow Christmas series by Deborah Garner. Every year I await with great anticipation for the newest sweet, holiday-based novella to release and welcome in the Christmas season! Ms. Garner’s characters are a delight to spend time with, especially the protagonist, Mist. There’s something just a bit magical about Mist as she welcomes and tends to the guests who arrive at the Timberton Hotel for the holidays. From the food she prepares, to the gifts she leaves each guest, to the miniature paintings she creates each Christmas Eve for each visitor to open Christmas morning, Mist seems to know what would be most meaningful for every individual. The author’s strong descriptive voice brings it all to life so that I felt like I was there, enjoying the scrumptious dishes, the roaring fire, and yuletide carols while spending time with friends, both new and old. Starlight at Moonglow is the perfect short holiday read to cozy up beneath a comforting quilt, sipping on eggnog or hot cocoa, and immerse yourself for a couple hours in pure Christmas joy!

One of the Christmas traditions at the Timberton Hotel is the annual cookie exchange for townsfolk and guests alike. Each year Ms. Garner invites readers to submit their favorite cookie recipe to include in the book, and each year I look forward to providing one of my own cookie recipes for the cookie exchange recipe section. This year I created Santa’s Favorite Chocolate Cookies for Starlight at Moonglow and I’m happy to share the recipe with you today. Thin dark chocolate cookies are a bit soft and chewy on the inside and a little crisp around the edges. With a sprinkle of coarse white sugar to mimic snow or a sprinkle of peppermint chips to add a festive flare, Santa and his elves will be delighted to be the recipient of these yummy cookies!

Amazon Synopsis

As the Christmas holiday approaches, a blizzard threatens the peaceful ambiance that the Timberton Hotel usually offers its guests. Even resident artist and chef, Mist, known to work near miracles, has no control over the howling winds and heavy snowfall. But there’s always a bit of magic in this small Montana town, and this year’s storm may just find it’s no match for heartfelt camaraderie, joyful inspiration, and sweet romance.

A special thanks to Deborah Garner for providing one lucky winner their choice of either print or an e-book copy of STARLIGHT AT MOONGLOW! Contest ends Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 11:59 pm PST. Print is limited to U.S. residents only. 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!)

Santa’s Favorite Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon espresso powder, (or instant coffee such as Starbucks VIA)
3/4 cup Dutch cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Garnish

Coarse white sugar or peppermint crunch baking chips (such as Andes)

Instructions

Sift together, into a medium bowl, the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder. Set aside.
In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy, about 3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs, one at time, until fully incorporated. Mix in the vanilla.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix just until fully incorporated.
Refrigerate the dough for 60 minutes.
Separate the dough into two pieces, and roll each piece into 12-inch logs (about 2 inches in diameter). Tightly wrap each log in parchment paper.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F).
Slice the cookies into 1/4 to 1/3-inch-thick rounds and place 6 slices only on a parchment-lined baking sheet. These cookies spread while baking so give them ample space. If desired, sprinkle tops of cookies with coarse white sugar or peppermint crunch baking chips.
Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, rotating pan once halfway through baking cycle.
Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

Tip

If dough is too hard to slice through, allow to sit at room temperature for 15 – 30 minutes.
The dough can be made up to 3 months ahead of time, formed into logs, and wrapped in parchment paper. Place the logs into a freezer-safe Ziplock bag and freeze until needed. Allow the frozen dough to defrost overnight in the refrigerator then proceed as directed for slicing and baking.

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52 thoughts on “Santa’s Favorite Chocolate Cookies”

This sounds great! I would prefer a print copy.

Sounds like a great read and I love the cover! So peaceful looking. I would prefer a print copy.

These cookies look yummy! I prefer a print book and Thank you!

If fortunate enough to be selected, I would love a print copy.

I would prefer an e-book copy.

I would prefer print copy

I am so making these cookies! Would love to win a print copy of the book, it looks as good as the cookies!

I prefer a print copy of this book if I win. Thank you very much!

Looks like a great recipe to make for this year’s cookie exchange at work! Thank you for the book giveaway, I would prefer a paper copy if selected. Thanks!

Old school, that’s me! I prefer print books.

Print for me. This is a terrific holiday series, and a kind author.

Print plz thanks for the recipe happy holidays

I like both

I can see why these are Santa’s favorite cookies!

Deborah, I think your cover is terrific! And the story sounds great! Congratulations!

print please. the series sounds great

The cookies sound amazing! Nothing like curling up in front of a fire with a book!

I prefer print please.

I would prefer a print copy due to I am battling RSD and my fingers are disfigured! No tech for me Happy Holidays !

I read both but my heart belongs to print.

I like both but would prefer an ebook if I win. I am looking forward to reading this book. O need to make these cookies! Thanks for the chance!

Print would be my choice!

I prefer a print copy.

Prefer a printed copy love the smell of the books

I would love to win a print copy. Have a great holiday. Thanks for your great generosity.

I prefer a print copy.

“Do you prefer print or an ebook copy?” A print copy, please. Thank you!

I love print copies of books. Thank you for this chance!

I love print copies!! Love holding a book in my hands!

I like Ebooks over print.

I prefer a print copy.

Yummy
I would love a print copy please

I love chocolate cookies and can’t wait to these.I love print books,the weight,and the smell.It is something tangible, you can hold in your hand.Thanks for the chance!