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Everywhere you turn the aroma of cinnamon and spice waft through the air. Gingerbread is representative of all things Holiday spirited. These favorite treats were one of the were one of the first sweet treats used in winter celebrations, and they are still a fan favorite.

Here are some quick tricks on how to fill your home with the fresh scent and taste of gingerbread.

Tip 1: Do not over mix your dough. Over mixed dough will create tough cookies.

Tip 2: Chill your dough for at least 1 hour then dust with confectionery sugar and flour for no hassle rolling

Tip 3: Lightly mist your cookie cutter with cooking spray for easy slip-away cutouts

Tip 4: Bake your cookies until just the edges crisp up, the cookies will firm as they cool

Tip 5: Gingerbread cookies can be made up to 2 weeks in advance and maintain their integrity and flavor. So if you’re considering a large ginger-breading projects but the idea of cooking is overwhelming, go ahead and make a few pieces day by day and store them in an airtight container until you’re ready to assemble!

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This might be the hardest thing I’ve done all month. This is my all-star list of cookies… all cookies are really good, but these top my holiday list.

1- The Decorated Cookie
Traditionally this is a sugar cookie that is decorated with royal icing. In my house, we prefer Aunt
Vicki’s Cookies with a soft royal icing for decoration. Aunt Vicki’s Cookie is a soft and not too sweet
shortbread.

2- Rugelach
Christmas cookies are good, but Hannukah cookies are also pretty amazing. This flaky cookie can
be rolled with an assortment of fillings including nuts, jams, cinnamon sugar, or chocolate and is a fan
favorite for any Holiday Celebration.

3- Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Cookie
Go ahead, take a bite and see where they got the name. This treat will make you shout,
“Whoopie!” Rich, dark chocolate cake shells with light, fluffy min cream filling. Simply habit-
forming.

4- Peanut Butter and Chocolate Buttons
These chewy, peanut and chocolate cookies are simple and sinful and an absolute must in any
Holiday Cookie Tray!

5- Raspberry and Almond Thumbprint
These nutty and fruity treats are a perfect way to round out your Holiday Season. Sweet, but not too
sweat, soft but not mushy, and the perfect amount of crumbs!

BONUS*** You didn’t think I could forget the Gingerbread Cookie, did you? This Holiday Specialty will
be featured in our next few days of blogs, so come back to check them out!

Do you have that special someone that is just IMPOSSIBLE to shop for? We can help! Why not send prepared meals to them? Everyone can use a good meal with no dishes. Here is a sample of next week’s dinner menu: