If you’ve been obsessively hunting down edible gift ideas, Chow has their very own teaser. It’s an Advent Calendar of DIY holiday food gifts. Click on each day to see the how-tos. It really is a teaser, too, you can’t peek ahead. December 1 was homemade Amaretto.… Read More ...
Snowman Cello Bag Treats
All you need is some Sharpies, cello bags and donuts. How so very clever to decorate the packaging instead of the treats themselves. Learn to make snowman cello bag treats HERE at the Celebration Shoppe blog.… Read More ...
Christmas Coal Candy
On my to do list: Make a list of anyone I know deserving coal this year. Make coal candy. Give coal candy to the meanies. No, forget it. This coal candy from Sprinkle Bakes looks way to gorgeous to give to whomever slashed the tires of both our cars last weekend. (Yes, BOTH our cars. Either a random act of … Read More ...
Apple-a-Day Advent Calendar
My daughter is currently obsessed with apples (and unicorns and rainbows and her horsey boots and whether or not it will snow), so I’m pretty sure this healthy Advent calendar would work on her. And bonus, there are also little coupons for “treats,” such as extra TV. I love this idea. I think this may be a new Christmas tradition … Read More ...
Candy Cane Pretzels
Don’t the Fruit Roll-Ups just make the most perfect stripes on these? Make “candy cane” pretzels HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Easy Marshmallow Men Snowman Christmas Treat
Snowman marshmallows have exploded all over the place in the last year or so (I’ve made plenty myself). But these cuties from Cute Food for Kids really do seem like the easiest. And cutest? Plus there’s heat added… A new twist. Find the how-tos HERE.… Read More ...
Assemble-Your-Own Snowman Cookies
As inspired by those that came before me (namely, turkeys and Jack O’ Lanterns and Mr. Potato Head), I made these assemble-your-own snowman cookie kits for my daughter and nieces for Christmas gifts. Already done and in the freezer, thank you very much. If only I could say the same for everything else I have to do in the … Read More ...
Christmas Cookie Ideas for Gifts and Cookie Exchanges
There is something lovely about a kitchen filling with the smell of Christmas baking. Whether you are making a little gift for a neighbour, taking a plate to a gathering or setting aside treats for your own family, a batch of cookies can make the season feel special.
I like the idea of choosing a few different cookies rather than … Read More ...
Christmas Family Tree Cookies
But wait! There’s one more from Callye of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle… as seen guest posting on Glorious Treats. Find the step-by-step how-tos to decorate your own Christmas Family Tree cookies, with free printable treat bag topper, HERE at Glorious Treats.… Read More ...
Gingerbread Playdough Homemade Gift for Kids
Ah, the most perfect gift for a baker (like me) to give to kids (like my nieces). Find the recipe and packaging ideas (hint: my favorite, mason jars) to make gingerbread playdough HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
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25 Days of Cookies
Now this is my kind of Advent Calendar… Every day until Christmas, a new cookie recipe. This Heart of Mine is hosting guest bloggers for the next 25 days, all sharing a new cookie recipe. First up is English Toffee Cookies. Check back every day HERE at This Heart of Mine.
North Pole Cookie Party
I am completely in love with this North Pole Cookie Exchange featured at the Hostess with the Mostess blog created by Anders Ruff. I couldn’t even touch upon the fabulous details here, you must scroll through the pictures here. Find the printables at the Anders Ruff etsy shop.… Read More ...
Star Wars Gingerbread AT-AT
A little eye candy for the Star Wars lovers and bakers out there… spotted via my real-life friend Jenn (aka Clever Girl), it’s a gingerbread AT-AT found at DVICE, designed by Rachel Klemek, owner of Blackmarket Bakery in Irvine, CA. Pretty brilliant, considering how tough it must be to balance that huge fighting robot on skinny, wobbly legs, … Read More ...
Christmas Tree Meringues
How delicate and lovely. Why do I never think to make meringues? Find the how-tos to make these beautiful Christmas tree meringue cookies HERE at Bakers Royale.… Read More ...
Christmas Stocking Cake Pops
I don’t know how I’m going to pick and choose from the cake pops that keep coming forth from Every Day Should Pop!. A new one every day before Christmas? It’s only the 1st, and this is already my 2nd post. This time: Stocking cake pops that are actually filled with yummy things. Find tips on making them … Read More ...