Sparks fly when Carrie comes face-to-face with the hostess, who just happens to be Carrie's high school frenemy, and old grievances are dredged up. Adding fuel to the fire, Blair's stepson brings his mother, the former Mrs. Villman, to the party. Instead of celebrating holiday cheer, someone seems intent on channeling the Burgermeister Meisterburger and shutting down Blair’s party permanently. When Emory finds a body aboard the yacht, she needs to discover who iced the victim before the Scrooge ruins not only her livelihood but her freedom as well.
Includes delicious holiday recipes.
Makes approximately 3 dozen
Ingredients
Cookies:
2
1/2 cups (12 ounces) all-purpose flour
1
teaspoon baking soda
1/2
teaspoon baking powder
1
teaspoon salt
1
3/4 cups granulated sugar
1
tablespoon ground cinnamon
1
teaspoon ground cardamom
1
teaspoon ground ginger
1/2
teaspoon ground allspice
1/4
teaspoon nutmeg
1/4
teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
1/4
teaspoon ground cloves
1
cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1
large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
In
a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Set aside.
In
a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, allspice,
nutmeg, pepper, and cloves. Remove 1/4 cup of the sugar mixture and set aside
in a small bowl.
Using
an electric mixer or stand mixer, cream the butter and remaining sugar-spice
mixture together for two minutes.
Add
the egg and vanilla and beat until mixed in. Slowly add in the flour mixture
and stir until incorporated.
Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Preheat
the oven to 350 degrees (F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Shape
the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each in the remaining sugar-spice mixture.
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, at least 2 inches apart.
Bake
9 – 11 minutes. The edges of the cookies should be lightly golden, and the tops
should begin to crack. Allow the cookies 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 4 days.
