The cozy and festive Eggnog Snickerdoodles pair harmoniously with Taylor Jenkins Reid's 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo', a novel rich with glamour, secrets, and intrigue. Sipping on a Nutmeg Old Fashioned alongside these cookies enhances the warmth and holiday spirit that both the book and the dessert embody. This pairing creates an indulgent experience perfect for a wintry book club night or a quiet evening by the fire.
Ingredients
Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, eggnog, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for the coating.
- Shape and Coat Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form dough balls about 1 tablespoon in size. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Bake: Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy: Serve the cookies warm or store them in an airtight container for up to a week. Enjoy with a glass of eggnog or your favorite holiday beverage!
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. When she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? And why now? Evelyn unspools a story of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love that will thrust Monique into a new trajectory of her life.
The epic adventures Evelyn creates over the course of a lifetime will leave every reader mesmerized. This wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet and her tumultuous Tinseltown journey comes with unexpected twists and the most satisfying of drama.
Discussion Questions
- What aspects of Evelyn Hugo's life story resonated most with you?
- How does the novel explore the concept of identity through Evelyn's character?
- In what ways do the 'seven husbands' represent different phases of Evelyn's life?
- How does Monique's storyline intersect with Evelyn's, and what does she discover about herself through Evelyn's story?
- Discuss the role of media in shaping public perceptions of celebrities as depicted in the book.
- How does Taylor Jenkins Reid use historical settings to enhance Evelyn's narrative?
- What impact does Evelyn's bisexuality have on the narrative and her life decisions?
- Describe the significance of friendship and loyalty in Evelyn's life, particularly her relationship with Harry Cameron.
- In what ways does the book challenge traditional notions of morality?
- What did you think of the book's ending, and what future do you imagine for Monique?
Authors:
Taylor Jenkins Reid
ISBN: 9781501161933
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published Date: 2017-06-13
Nutmeg Old Fashioned
This Nutmeg Old Fashioned is a holiday twist on the classic cocktail. It combines the comforting warmth of bourbon, the sweetness of maple syrup, and a hint of festive nutmeg, making it an ideal companion to holiday treats.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz maple syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Orange peel, for garnish
- Cinnamon stick, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Dust with a small pinch of nutmeg and garnish with an orange peel and a cinnamon stick.