It's the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas cookies are one of the highlights of the season! Who doesn't love sweet Christmas treats? There are so many great recipes to choose from out there, but I have included some of my favorite recipes and I hope they become your new favorites as well! Choose your recipes, gather your supplies, find a cute Christmas apron, and plan an afternoon of baking Christmas cookies. On your mark, get your cocoa, and let's start baking!
I like to stock up before starting. It's best to check your pantry and baking supplies BEFORE beginning to bake, so you don't have to make a frustrated dash out to the grocery store. Also, be sure to check the expiration dates on yeast, baking powder, or any leavening items to insure best performance. I've made this mistake and learned my lesson!
This is a good time to check your kitchen supplies as well as ingredients. These are some of the kitchen supplies I like to use and recommend for baking cookies. Every project goes much smoother when you have the proper tools! I will also list shopping links for the products later in the blog.
Sugar cookies deserve their own category in the cookie world. Although they are simple and plain, they are so delicious. There are countless variations and flavors or toppings for sugar cookies, and I hope to try each one! These Almond Glazed Sugar Cookies are family favorites for Christmas in my home. The almond flavor combines with the buttery sugar cookie make an amazing combo!
GWS tried these Sugar Cookies with Royal Frosting this year and it was a huge success. The cookie dough was delicious as well as being easy to handle and roll out (which is critical in rolled cookie dough). Plus, the frosting was the perfect consistency and sooo shiny. These are great for decorating or gift baskets. Definitely give this one a try this year.
Cookies and Photo by Jasmine Ozuna
These Peanut Butter Cookies are gluten free AND seriously delicious. I love that the peanut butter is more flavorful in these cookies because it's more concentrated than the recipes with flour. My family isn't gluten free but they love these cookies more than the traditional flour kind because they are so flavorful.
Photo by Pricilla Du Preez Unsplash
You will definitely want to add these Soft Gingerbread Latte Cookies with Browned Butter Frosting from Half-Baked Harvest into your holiday plans. You won't regret it!
Photo by Anshu A Unsplash
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