A Holiday Cookie Box is a wonderful DIY gift for the holidays. I've shared all the recipes here so you can make your own for family and friends! For the last few years I've oohed and aahed over the cookie boxes filling my Instagram feed. Who were these baking goddesses with so much time for holiday cookie creation during the busiest time of the year? This year, with no parties to prepare for ...
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My Favorite Cut-Out Sugar Cookies & Buttercream
Soft cut-out sugar cookies and buttercream frosting. Is there anything better? Here are my favorite recipes! I've tried a lot of different cut-out cookie recipes and various techniques for cookie decorating. I've been disappointed by cut-out cookies that kept their shape beautifully but were virtually tasteless and ones that tasted great but spread in the oven. I want to share with you a great ...
Earl Grey Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Earl Grey lemon shortbreads are buttery, crisp, and light with just a hint of brightness from the lemon zest and the comforting subtle smell of tea. Pairs perfectly with (surprise!) afternoon tea or coffee. I've always gravitated towards a shortbread cookie. Maybe it's because I lean more towards desserts with vanilla or fruit flavors and less towards chocolate creations. Or maybe I love how ...
Valentine’s Almond Thumbprint Cookies
Our mint thumbprint cookies are one of our most-loved recipes on the blog. For Valentine's Day, I decided to create a new version of the Montgomery, AL classic: almond thumbprint cookies! Just like the originals, these little babes are buttery, crispy crunchy, and just sweet enough. If you haven't read about the mint thumbprint cookies in our previous post, they're a copycat recipe from a ...
Pastry Base Holiday Sugar Cookie Kit
I adore this time of year. Cookies and cocoa abound, spirits are high, and lights are out in full force. My nightly runs with Nala (my chocolate lab) have been so enjoyable these past few weeks in Richmond, when Monument Avenue is awash with beautiful lights and trimmed trees in the windows. Though I am admittedly not a super regular baker the rest of the year, I love bringing out the stand ...
Lemon Rosemary Shortbread Cookies
Thanksgiving has passed, and December is upon us, bringing chilly temps and holiday cheer. It's the season of cookie swaps and baked goods galore! Mom and I made these cookies together last December and loved how light and crisp they are. The lemon and rosemary flavors lend themselves well to any season, but I chose to use these snowflake cookie cutters for a festive look. You can add the ...
Mint Thumbprint Cookies
Mint thumbprint cookies are buttery and crunchy with a spot of peppermint icing that melts in your mouth. A unique option for holiday cookie swaps or dessert platters! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission if you purchase a product through these links. We only promote products that we know and love! Please check out our disclosure policy for ...
