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The holiday season is here, and it's my favorite time of the year to bake, bake, bake.   I love to spread cookies, breads, and calories to all my friends & family.

It's a great way to "THANK" my clients too!  It's great fun to just stop by, ring the bell and give them a great yummy thank you!

Peanut BlossomsChristmas TreesSpritz

I've got my standard recipes - my true traditional favorites, that I do every year.  I love to pack and arrange them in Holiday Tins.  Some are from the Hersheys Chocolate Lovers Cookbook !

  • My Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Spritz & Christmas Trees (Press Cookies & Decorated)
  • Oatmeal Cookies
  • Peanut Blossoms

Quick & Tasty Christmas GiftsBut, this year I have found some NEW things to make & give! 

Buried in my huge cookbook collection, I found a book.  Who knows how long I've had this book, but it's still on Amazon.com

"QUICK & TASTY CHRISTMAS GIFTS"   I highly recommend this book!

Today, I have done 4 recipes in this book.  All are wrapped and ready to give out tomorrow !

  • Green Onion Cheese Spread Balls
  • Easy Pralines
  • Crunchy Tiger Butter
  • Roasted Butter Pecans

All have been "Kitchen Tested" and "Taste Tested"

  Toasted PecansEasy Pralines                    

                                                 ......with big thumbs up from my son and my hubby.

 

 

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16 Comments on Christmas Baking & Holiday Gifts

DEC
20
2009
634,564 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I love to bake!  If I can get presents wrapped this afternoon I'm going to make some goodies too.
3:22pm • #1
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Ann - I'd rather bake than shop.  I haven't wrapped yet either.  Tis the season, and it's GREAT!  Have fun doing your goodies!
3:30pm • #2
DEC
21
2009
133,753 Points Attended Rain Camp

Baking is an inexpensive way to show you care. I made 19 rum cakes this weekend for our extended family members. We boxed them up in festive holiday boxes from the dollar store and gave them out at an early Christmans dinner.
8:37am • #3
392,851 Points 4 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

I have the Hershey's Chocolate Lover's Cookbook too, but not that second one. I love to give things not quite so sweet, such as banana bread (made with 1/2 whole wheat flour and yogurt). 
8:59am • #4
116,623 Points

these treats look  delicious. You are inspiring me to bake:)
9:33am • #5

Mmmm, this is making me hungry! I LOVE roasted pecans. This is a great idea too. One that I might steal! ;)
9:46am • #6
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Chris,

Your cookies are beautiful, it is a great way to thank people with homemade goodies.  Wishing you an outstanding 2010, and a wonderful holiday!
9:50am • #7
Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp

YUM!!!   Great ideas and beautifully presents.  Thanks and Happy Holidays to you!

 
9:55am • #8
681,586 Points 130 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Oh me too! I've been baking and sharing and EATING. Tis the season.....good news is I walk it off in the malls.
10:03am • #9
Outside Blog

I am so excited to find others that love to bake at Christmas time.  I wrote a similar post about taking pumpkin bread out to my clients each year.  Christmas baking is such a part of my holiday traditions.  What can I say...I love it! Have a Merry Christmas!
10:22am • #10
Outside Blog

Even though getting a starbucks card for a gesture of the holidays it is alot less personal. These types of gifts are from the heart and I feel they have much more value when given and probably just as many calories. Plus I love being in the kitchen myself.

Happy Holidays to all.
2:37pm • #11
483,220 Points 1 Featured Post Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Hi Christine,  Nice seasonal post.  Reminds me of my mother's kitchen when I was a kid !   Might be a good idea to send some of each to me before sending them out.  Taste test, you know !   Hope your Holiday Season is the best ever !
2:48pm • #12
113,681 Points 4 Featured Posts

Way to go! Unfortunately I like to taste-test way more than I do baking so I have to be careful. This is a very appetizing post. hahahhaa!
4:54pm • #13
Localism Sponsor

Yes Christine, tis' the season for baking. I don't bake as much as I used to, but when I do I really enjoy it. Usually these days I buy 'Quality' baked goods and give them to friends and family. Since I was a professional Chef earlier in my life, I offer my clients, past and present, a cooking lesson or two. I can remember when I would have flour and sugar all over me and in the kitchen. Keep on baking and Merry Christmas!
4:57pm • #14
Attended Rain Camp

ahhhh... to be one of your friends, family or clients :>))  They are blessed!

I love to bake - thanks for the inspiration!

Merry Christmas to you and yours!
5:16pm • #15
DEC
22
2009
815,364 Points 7 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Oh that stuff looks good.  I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Hope everyone likes the goodies.
12:36pm • #16

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