Cinnamon Chip Biscotti #giveaway & #recipe Kim Davis

 

KIM DAVIS: It's the first of December and in my kitchen that means COOKIES! Ever since my granddaughters started preschool (oh so many years ago) my favorite holiday tradition of baking cookies for their teachers started. By the time my special needs granddaughter reached 7th grade, she alone had about 50 people (teachers, aides, therapists, volunteers, etc.) who deserved to be recognized for their dedication to helping those who need it most... often a difficult and thankless task. By the time she aged out of the school system, I was baking over 3,000 cookies each holiday season, so I guess you could say I know a thing or two about cookies 😋While I don't bake as many any longer, I still give out a lot of cookies (over 1,000) to friends, family, and neighbors. Given how hectic the holidays are, one of my go-to cookie recipes for giving is Cinnamon Chip Biscotti! Not only are they delicious (my youngest college-aged granddaughter requests these for any special occasion), but they can be made at least three weeks ahead of time (I've been told by recipients that they last longer), plus are sturdy enough to ship without crumbling into a million little pieces. 

Since it's the start of the holiday season, I'm giving away a copy of FROSTED YULETIDE MURDER, the fourth book in my Cupcake Catering Mysteries. Not only is there a holiday mystery, but there are several cookie recipes included in the book. Contest is open worldwide but print is limited to US residents only and ends December 3, 2025 at midnight. Scroll down to see how to enter. 

Have a delicious holiday month! 

Cinnamon Chip Biscotti

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cinnamon chips / cinnamon sweet bits*

Instructions

In the bowl of a standing mixer beat butter and sugar together until fluffy. 

Add eggs and beat until thoroughly blended. Add vanilla and blend.

In a separate bowl, whisk flour, salt, cinnamon and baking powder together. 

Slowly add to butter mixture and mix on low speed until thoroughly incorporated.

Stir in the cinnamon chips / cinnamon sweet bits.

Leaving the dough in the mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees (F).

Divide dough into six equal pieces and shape into logs about 8 – 10 inches long. Long & skinny logs are better than short & wide logs since the dough spreads while baking. If needed, spritz your hands with non-stick cooking spray while handling the dough.

Place on parchment lined baking sheets, 2 logs per sheet approx. 8 inches apart. Slightly flatten the logs then bake 25 – 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Be aware if you prick a cinnamon chip it won’t give you an accurate read. Try to get the dough only.

Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet at least 30 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut logs crosswise into 1/2 inch wide slices. A serrated bread knife works best.

Place slices, cut side down, on a parchment lined baking sheet. Return to oven and bake 6 minutes at 325 degrees (F). Turn each slice over and bake an addition 7 to 9 minutes, until slightly golden brown.

 Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes on baking sheet then remove and let completely cool on wire rack. Biscotti will harden as they cool. 

Notes

*Hershey’s makes cinnamon chips but I typically only find them during the holidays at my local grocery store. King Arthur Flour carries Cinnamon Sweet Bits and can be mail ordered year-round. 

Cinnamon Chip Biscotti can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks (or more). 

These sturdy cookies are excellent for shipping to family and friends! 

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About the Author:

Kim Davis writes the Aromatherapy Apothecary cozy mystery series, and the award-winning Cupcake Catering cozy mystery series. She has also written several children’s nature articles published in a variety of magazines. For ten years she’s written the Cinnamon, Sugar, and a Little Bit of Murder culinary cozy mystery blog, in which she features reviews of cozy mysteries along with a recipe from the book, and photos of the prepared dish. And now she’s a member of Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen!
Kim Davis is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

She lives in Southern California with her husband and rambunctious mini Goldendoodle, Missy, who has become an inspiration for several plotlines. When she’s not spending time with her granddaughters or chasing Missy around, she can be found either writing on her next book, working on blogs, or in the kitchen baking up yummy treats to share.

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CALLING ALL COOKIE LOVERS!

If you love cookies as much as I do, I have a cookie collection over at my blog, 

Cinnamon, Sugar, and a Little Bit of Murder! 

Take a look for Christmas cookie ideas and get recipes to try out.
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COOKIE COLLECTION 

And now for the giveaway:

To celebrate the Christmas holidays, I'm giving away a copy of Frosted Yuletide Murder. Print is limited to US residents only, and all others will receive an ebook. 

Readers, do you have a recipe that is an absolute must to make during the holiday season?

Comment below and include your email (yourname at yourserver dot com) for a chance to win Frosted Yuletide Murder. (Contest ends 11:59pm on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

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