Free Read and a Recipe

Prizewinning short mysteries from our contest by well known mystery authors , including:

* Matthew L. Schoonover, Grand Prize Winner * Kris Neri * Robert L. Legleitner * Carlene Dater * J. David Core * Anthony Stewart * Shannon Johnson

Grand Prize Winner a nd Judge's Choice Award

Love Letters

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter

• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup candied cherries, chopped

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• PREP
  25 mins
• COOK
  8 mins
• READY IN
  33 mins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
2. Blend flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter, lemon zest and orange zest until mixture resembles coarse meal. Blend sour cream in evenly.
3. Gather dough into firm ball. Divide in half. Roll on well-floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut in 3 x 2 inch pieces; fold ends to center to resemble an envelope, overlapping slightly; seal with tiny piece of candied cherry.
4. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with water; sprinkle with sugar. Bake 6 to 8 minutes.