EmConMom Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I was just wondering what everyone does as far as baking Christmas cookies. For example, my family and friends plan a day where we all make dozens upon dozens of cookies and then split them. We usually have 4 or 5 mixers going and rolling, decorating, icing, sorting, etc 'stations'. We listen to Christmas music, chatter, laugh and just have the best time. Please share your baking traditions....: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaInNC Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 No traditions .. just bake them as I have time .. sometimes I bake more cookies on Christmas Eve than any other day. My youngest DD is 12 and she and I love to bake together .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogiporkchop Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I usually like to do one big baking beginning of December aside from the time I bake peppercookies, which are time consuming but well worth the effort if done correctly. I only make peppercookies at Christmas, just like my grandma used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
able Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 you shoiuld make this a poll...i personally dont do much holiday baking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemansgal311 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I bake a batch (10dz) of cookies a week at least. lol. So making a few more along with cakes and pies and such is no big deal. It's just someting I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoismom Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I will start baking and candy making this weekend, and I will continue until Christmas Eve. Well I hope too last year I just couldnt get in the mood and so many people missed having their cookies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy72 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I wish I could bake cookies....but for some reason I cant get them to come out the best....I cook them to long because I always think they aren't done and then over cook....but I wish I could do them..I would love to ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misshayley Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Well today I made 10 dozen cookies (only 50 more dozen cookies to go) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kselzer Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 i try to make a few dozen of about 6-10 different kinds of cookies. I love baking but last year I put it off to almost the last minute - this year i will try not to procrastinate :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy72 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 what is your alls secret to good cookies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I love it in that the kids and I have fun doing it together. My husband even helps out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccabefamily29 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 LOVE it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy50 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 To make soft, chewey cookies always use unsalted real butter instead of margarine or crisco. And never, ever cook them too long. Take them out when slightly browned and they will keep on baking for a bit. (At least this is what I do and they always turn out terrific.) I usually take one week right after Thanksgiving and for a few hours each day do all of my Christmas baking. In addition to the traditional sugar cookies I also make several gumdrop cakes. My friends and family do not like regular fruitcake but they seem to love the gumdrop cakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenT1292 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I can't wait to get started! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I don't like baking, I like eating. I hate the mess in the kitchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleverbffool Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 I love baking especially sugar cookies between our family we have a contest who get get their cookie closest to the way grandma used to make, they always come close but never the same, there's a rumor that it was her hand lotion mixed in with the dough which gave its distinct taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmConMom Posted November 19, 2006 Author Share Posted November 19, 2006 we have a contest who get get their cookie closest to the way grandma used to make, they always come close but never the same, there's a rumor that it was her hand lotion mixed in with the dough which gave its distinct taste.We try to do that with banana creme pies, my grandmother made some every year for Christmas and in the 3 years since her passing, we just cannot get it right. Our are always watery, or just not quite there. She never let anyone watch her while she was making them, only could watch them bake in the oven (and clean up her mess) She would gladly give out her recipe but would tease us that they won't turn out right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrayZMama80 Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I bake every year. And everyone that know's me asks me what day I'm going to do it. Then they come over the day after to have some.. lol. Now that the kids are older, they help out a bit. It's a total tradition with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandifour Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I love to bake, usually make a few batches for the kids to bring to my hubby and his crew at the fire station the couple shifts before Christmas and make some for my youngest to take to school, and some for home. No one in my house is too big on junk food so a dozen cookies will last a few days. I also love to make peppermint bark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunniq Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I don't bake, but when my youngest aunt starts baking she can get me to do just about anything for her! She always makes extra for me to take home! I simply adore people who can bake. mmm mmm good. :holiday08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn293 Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Last year for gifts I made, brownies, choc. chip cookies, nuts & bolts and buckeyes. I bought the nesting tin cans and stacked them on top of each other filled with the above mentioned and tied a nice bow around it all to secure it. They were a BIG HIT,and hardly cost anything to make. I am a cake decorator so I see cakes all the time so it is nice to get to make something different even if it is once a year!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alimfp Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Absolutely LOVE IT!!! I bake things to send to people (many online friends that I have addresses for), then for family get togethers. So there is many days of me baking. LOVE IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smangham Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 To make soft, chewey cookies always use unsalted real butter instead of margarine or crisco.And never, ever cook them too long. Take them out when slightly browned and they will keep on baking for a bit.Thanks for the tip....I learned something new today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoemariesmamma Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I always bake up a storm!!! My mom and my sisters do too...this year we are going to Kohls to get the apron/mitt sets for all of us and put aside a day to bake away!! I always make buckeyes too..they are great and easy but take about a million years..this year my mother in law asked me to do a "few" for her (12 dozen). Guess i better get started!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michphilly Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I love baking for Christmas. I just have a question. Has anyone done a cookie swap? What do you do to have one? Which cookie do you think is the best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms_mckenna Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Baking is usually me and my DD with my DS sitting in the floor licking spoons etc. DH and I always make chex mix for friends and teachers and that is something we do together. Funny I have never thought about it before but we are usually watching a Christmas special and we pretty much know what we will be doing in cooking. I guess we have just been doing it so long its kind of unspoken. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordi56 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I love to bake, especially at Christmas time! Cookies, cakes, pies, candy, breads - you name it, I want to bake it and and share the goodies with family and friends. The kitchen is my favorite room in my house during this time of the year! My daughter and I make and freeze most of our cookie dough after Thanksgiving and do all our baking a few days before Christmas. I don't care about decorating that much because I hate putting everything away but I do enjoy baking during the holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffyAnn Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 We bake ahead...dozen cookies for each invited guest (each person brings 1 type of cookies) Bring copies of the recipe for cookies, serve hot cocoa and coffee and exchange. So if 15 people come you have a nice variety!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy72 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Thank you everybody for any tips that you have put here for us that aren't so hot at baking...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwife Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I love making Christmas goodies. I usually start the second week of December and go straight until Christmas day. I make more candy than I do baking though. Baking is usually just a few different types of cookies and banana bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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