There’s something magical about the holiday season that brings out the baker in all of us—even those who don’t typically step foot in the kitchen. But let’s be honest: as much as we love the idea of spending a whole day making Christmas cookies, the reality is that December gets busy fast. Between shopping, wrapping, school events, holiday dinners, decorating, and trying to squeeze in a moment to actually enjoy it all, sometimes we just need a recipe that’s festive and impressive without all the effort. I typically start my Christmas baking in late September or early October because I…
Christmas cookies
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Continue ReadingThis easy and tasty gingerbread recipe is one that my daughter a few years ago when she started making gingerbread houses from scratch. It’s great for gingerbread houses (or whatever creation we make), but I also started using it for gingerbread cookies. The original recipe is from tikkido.com, and is…
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Continue ReadingThe holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread cheer than with a batch of delicious, beautifully decorated sugar cookies? If you’ve ever faced the frustration of sugar cookies that spread into unrecognizable shapes during baking, fear not! We’ve got the perfect recipe for non-spreading sugar cookies,…
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Continue ReadingThe holiday season is upon us, and it’s the perfect time to indulge in delightful treats that bring comfort and joy. One such classic holiday favorite that never fails to please the taste buds is Whipped Shortbread. These holiday cookies are light, buttery, and practically melt in your mouth, making…
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Continue ReadingIf you are Canadian, then you probably grew up eating the Canadian Classic know as Butter tarts. if you’re not then you may not have had the pleasure. Butter tarts are similar to what Americans know as pecan tarts. A flaky pastry filled with a sweet filling consisting of butter,…
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Continue ReadingSnowball cookies are also sometimes called Russian teacakes or Mexican wedding cookies. No matter what you call them these little morsels of deliciousness are a great little cookie to serve around the holidays. These cookies are a staple in my house every Christmas season and they disappear as quickly as…