Decorating Christmas cookies can be enjoyable and a festive way to get into the holiday spirit. Here are some favorite tips to make decorating easier. Decorating Tips before Baking Decide how you are going to decorate the cookies before you bake them. Consider tinting the dough red or green or combining two colors of dough …
Every year during Thanksgiving week, my mother and I start our annual Christmas cookie baking frenzy: 11 types of cookies, totaling over 100 dozen pieces – plus candies. We do this as a labor of love for our family and friends, and the look in their eyes when they see their homemade cookie tray is …
I love to make baked goods for family, friends, teachers and business associates during the holidays. They all seem to enjoy the treats and appreciate that I spent time to make them personal. By making dozens of cookies, fudge and other treats, it’s an inexpensive gift for the budget conscious. These tips are ideas I’ve …
There never seems to be enough counter space even in the most spacious kitchens. Some times you may need more counter space like when you are having a dinner party or when you are baking Christmas cookies. It may be your year to host the company party and you need some extra temporary counter space. …
Which apples are best for making your holiday apple pies? Ask any dozen bakers and you’ll likely get a dozen different answers. There are so many varieties available that choosing just one can be a challenge. An apple that’s great for eating out of hand or dicing up into a salad may not be the …