Melinda in VT Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I think the thread on freezing cookies is buried by now, but I was intrigued by your post saying you put 18 kinds of cookies on your plates for neighbors. Can you elaborate? (You don't need to type out 18 recipes, but I'd be interested in the names/types of cookies.) I'm looking for ideas for this year. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 bump! Inquiring minds and all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly IN Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hikin' Mama Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 try to find Rose's Christmas Cookies by Rose Levy Beranbaum at your library. I checked this out several years ago on the recommendation of Parisarah. I eventually bought my own used copy on Amazon. It's an awesome book, and you'll find lots of good cookie recipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 That sounds so yummy. I do something simple every Christmas that may be a bit similar. Here is a basic sugar cookie dough recipe that can be flavored and shaped into 10 different types of cookies. Sure saves a lot of time. http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/cooking-tips-techniques/baking/ten-ways-with-sugar-cookie-dough-00000000024244/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I'm not JFS, but do something similar. I try for a variety of color, shapes (and now, kid-friendly) and flavor options. My mom made 20+ kinds of cookies for years, so its a family tradition and certain cookies aren't negotiable, but I try to add at least one new cookie every year. I usually bake in November and freeze them. Last year I simplified things because I had an 18 month old in the house, but here are pictures one of the baking days. I did half batches and had 2 baking days (this was the first one). It takes a bit of organization (doughs that need chilled are made first etc), but is so much easier to do all at once- to trash your kitchen, have oven hot, all items out etc. ;) Items pictured have ** on list below. Hope that helps. :) -Green Mint Iced Brownies -Mini Pecan Pies** -Raspberry Jam Tartlets -Chocolate Macaroon -Reindeer Cookies** -Chocolate Cherry Drops** -Raisen/Walnut filled ** -Yuletide drops -Grandmas Molasses cookie -Pecan Meltaways -Reeses peanut butter cup brownies -Black/White chocolate dipped -Peppermint Drops Standards: -Sugar cookie w/ red/green sprinkles** -Gingerbread stars & angels** -Peanut Butter w/ chocolate kiss** -Snickerdoodles** -Blackberry Thumbprints** Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 :lurk5: I have 15 types planned for this year but still need more recipes. Ok, maybe that's more of a want than a need.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicmommy Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I love seeing what everyone does! I always have a couple of teenage girls come and stay the weekend with us for a marathon baking session. We generally pump out about 20 different kinds of cookies over the weekend. (while hubby plays video games with the little brothers) I love having some girl time since we only have boys and the girls love learning to cook since their moms don't cook at all. It's all win-win. Plus, I get to send a bunch of cookies home with them. By the time we give some away to neighbors/friends, it leaves a workable amount for us to consume without being too piggy. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I must confess that the thought of baking 18 kinds of cookies makes me want to cry. I really don't enjoy baking cookies. My girls would think they were in heaven with a mom who wanted to bake this much. Now I feel like I should make cookie plates for all the neighbors. I will have to count houses. Ack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfam Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Wow. I'm impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Thanks, everyone! Books, links, pictures--plenty to keep me busy.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Today on HomeschoolFreebieOfTheDay.com they have an e-book on making 18 kinds of cookies to give plates away. It's right here. They even have recipes and ingredient list and gift tags. I might try it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I must confess that the thought of baking 18 kinds of cookies makes me want to cry. I really don't enjoy baking cookies. My girls would think they were in heaven with a mom who wanted to bake this much. Now I feel like I should make cookie plates for all the neighbors. I will have to count houses. Ack. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I must confess that the thought of baking 18 kinds of cookies makes me want to cry. I really don't enjoy baking cookies. My girls would think they were in heaven with a mom who wanted to bake this much. Now I feel like I should make cookie plates for all the neighbors. I will have to count houses. Ack. It's times like these that make me thankful there are only 5 houses on my street! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougarmom4 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I must confess that the thought of baking 18 kinds of cookies makes me want to cry. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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