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…