Welcome to the Holiday Delights Cookie Blog Hop, in honor of National Cookie Day and the wonderful books you can read while you’re eating them! I didn’t know there even was a National Cookie Day, but you can bet I’m going to celebrate it from now on.
And what better way to eat cookies than while reading holiday-themed romances! Thirty or so romance authors, led by the fabulous Jessa Slade, are sharing their favorite recipes and dishing about their latest holiday-themed books. The list of authors is at the end of this blog, so make sure you check them out after you’ve spent a little time drooling over my recipe. I guarantee that by the end of the day you’ll have some great recipes, and maybe even walk away with a few new books to read.
My contribution to Cookie Day comes from my mother’s vault of recipes. Mom was a wonderful baker, and she spent weeks before the holidays putting up tins and tins of cookies in the freezer. The following recipe was always my favorite – Swedish Tea Balls. Easy to make, and oh-so-good!
Swedish Tea Balls
1 cup butter
1/4 cup sifted powdered or confectioner’s sugar (10X)
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon water
2 cups flour
1 cup chopped pecans
Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla. Stir in the water. Add flour and mix. Stir in nuts. Roll into one inch balls and baked on an ungreased cookie sheet for twenty minutes at 300 degrees. Cool before removing from pan, then roll in frosting.
Frosting
4 cups icing sugar (4X)
1/2 cup milk
Blend sugar with milk to achieve a smooth consistency. When cookies are cool, roll in frosting then set on wax paper covered cookie sheet to dry.
Easy peasy, and delicious!
And what will go wonderfully with my cookies and perhaps a cup of tea? My latest Regency-set historical romance, that’s what! Here’s the blurb for His Mistletoe Bride:
BLAME IT ON THE MISTLETOE…
When Major Lucas Stanton inherited his earldom, he never dreamed his property would include the previous earl’s granddaughter. Phoebe Linville is a sparkling American beauty, yes, but with a talent for getting into trouble. Witness the compromising position that forced them into wedlock. Whisked away to Mistletoe Manor, his country estate, it isn’t long before she is challenging his rules—and surprising him in and out of bed…
Phoebe has no intention of bowing to Lucas’s stubbornness even though he offers all that she wants. His kisses and unexpected warmth are enticing, but Phoebe is determined to show the Earl of Merritt what real love is all about. And if that takes twelve nights of delicious seduction by a roaring fire, she’s more than willing to reveal her gifts very slowly…
I’m happy to say that His Mistletoe Bride has gotten great reviews, and spent one month on the Amazon bestseller list for historical romance. To read an excerpt and for buy links, check out my books page.
I’m giving away a copy of His Mistletoe Bride to one person who comments today. Just tell me what your favorite cookie recipe is for a chance to win. Then check out the links to the authors below, and start hopping away!