This is one of my favourite gift ideas and one that we've done many times over the years. Some years have been quiet, with just my daughter Nicole and I getting together, while other years the whole family has been home to take part. No matter who is there, it's always a fun time of making memories.
A December baking day became a family tradition in our home many years ago.
But much later, when Nicole was a teenager, she got a job making Christmas gift trays. She did such a beautiful job, we started making them at home to give as Christmas gifts.
A couple of weeks ago, Nicole and I decided to do some baking with the kids, so I figured I'd put on my Christmas socks to get in the mood.
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The kids had fun picking out their cookie cutters,
mixing up the cookie batter,
and cutting out their shapes.
The cookies were so delicious, I only managed to get one picture before they were gobbled up!
This recipe is very easy and makes a small batch, so it's perfect for baking with kids.
Here's the recipe:
Easy Sugar Cookies
1 cup soft butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
Mix ingredients to soft dough; not crumbly or sticky. Add more flour if necessary. Roll out on a floured surface, 1/8 inch thick. Cut out cookies, place on a cookie sheet, bake at 350, 6-8 minutes. Remove from oven before edges brown. Decorate or serve plain...they have a delicious shortbread flavour.
Now let's get on with making the cookie gift trays.
This recipe is very easy and makes a small batch, so it's perfect for baking with kids.
Here's the recipe:
Easy Sugar Cookies
1 cup soft butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
Mix ingredients to soft dough; not crumbly or sticky. Add more flour if necessary. Roll out on a floured surface, 1/8 inch thick. Cut out cookies, place on a cookie sheet, bake at 350, 6-8 minutes. Remove from oven before edges brown. Decorate or serve plain...they have a delicious shortbread flavour.
Now let's get on with making the cookie gift trays.
Materials Required:
- Plastic plates and trays of various sizes
- Ribbons, bows, gift tags
- Scissors
- Shrink Wrap
- Heat Gun (good blow dryer might work)
- Cookies, squares, fudge, peanut brittle....whatever you like!
- Candy, Nuts are optional
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| A sampling of previous baking days. |
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Directions:
- After the assorted cookies have cooled, place on plastic plates and trays. Nuts and candy may also be added.
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Trays of different sizes; perfect for family, friends, coworkers, and Sunday School teachers.
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Now time to get baking!
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It looks like your kids had fun baking and giving away all these wonderful Christmas cookies!
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