They're everywhere. Arriving in tins by the day, a homemade batch on the counter at work, at your neighbors house by the plateful and in your dreams... Holiday Cookies! It seems the winter holidays inspire the most beautiful and tasty treats of the year. Cookies especially remind me of the holiday season. Memories of rolling, cutting and decorating and best of all the smell of them baking.
Cookies aren't just a flavorful way to celebrate. They're also fun and practical. They are great for giving as gifts and bringing to parties. Baking cookies can be a great way to spend a relaxing afternoon with friends and family. Have a cookie party by preparing several batches of dough and all the decorating necessities. Invite friends to come by to bake. Send everyone home with fresh baked cookies!
Or organize a Cookie Swap Party - where each person brings a few dozen cookies of one type and brings back a selection of all the goodies presented at the party. This is perfect twist for office or organization holiday parties.
If time is of the essence but you feel the need to bake, make it easy on yourself and get at least two types of cookie from each dough. You can create a wide range of cookie types by altering the type of nuts or chips added, the shape of the cookie, or the frosting or decorations you use. One double batch of cookies can look quite impressive displayed nicely on your favorite plate. No one has to know you didn't slave away for days.
If you need inspiration or some new ideas for recipes, surf through the Kitchen Link's list of cookie recipe links.You'll find links to thousands of cookie recipes. There's definitely something for everyone! Or try Mimi's Christmas Cookie Archive another great source for recipes.
For those who haven't the time to search and choose, check out this list of the top 12 Holiday Cookie Recipes. The best of the best!
Don't forget to look around Suite101.com. Our own Desserts page has an article on A Slice of Christmas Cookie Heaven.
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