Step into a Florida kitchen where Christmas smells like orange blossoms, molasses, and sea salt. In Citrus, Spice & Coastal Cookies , the warmth of the Sunshine State meets the magic of the holiday season. Each chapter blends beloved recipes with the stories that shaped Florida’s diverse heritage, from colonial kitchens and Seminole camps to Cuban cafés, coastal cottages, and citrus groves glowing under winter sun. Discover over fifty festive recipes inspired by the state’s many cultures, Cuban, Czech, Greek, Seminole, Haitian, Southern, and more, all infused with tropical warmth and historical charm Bake your way through a state’s history with treats like Gingerbread Florida Men, Key Lime Bars, Coconut Whoopie Pies, Peach Kolaczki, and Melomakarona. Every cookie tells a tale, of travelers and traditions, sugar and sunshine, and the generations who made Florida’s holidays uniquely their own. Whether you’re a home baker, a history lover, or simply dreaming of a warm Christmas, this beautifully crafted collection invites you to celebrate the flavors, folklore, and festive spirit of coastal Florida, one cookie at a time.