![]() ![]() (And trust me, these are the cookies folks have come to expect on holiday trays!) These are fun to shape into Christmas trees or sweaters and hand-paint with colorful icing. This is my go-to sugar cookie recipe for holiday cookies every single year and people beg for them! You can’t go wrong with classic sugar cookies, especially if you cover them in my Easy Royal Icing. Whether you’re making Christmas cookies, Valentines cookies, or Halloween cookies, this cut-out sugar cookie recipe is perfect every time! This buttery shortbread cookie is great for a cookie exchange. Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Easy Royal Icing We’ve got you covered with sixteen popular Christmas cookies, so let’s get going! (These are the best Christmas cookies in town!) 1. No matter which cookies you choose for your Christmas cookie exchange, folks are bound to swoon if you pick recipes from Out of the Box Baking. They don’t require refrigeration, which is a plus! This makes them perfect for an exchange. They’re easy to transport and stay fresh longer than many cakes are pies. The earliest cooking books from the Renaissance were chockful of cookie recipes.Ĭookies are small, compact, and loaded with flavor. And by the end of the 14th century, cookies were common place in European cities. With war and exploration eventually sugar was introduced to the Mediterranean area and European countries and so were cookies. They were one of the first countries to grow and harvest sugar cane. They date back as early as 7th Century A.D. The first cookies are thought to be test cakes bakers used to test the oven temperature. I located an article online found A Brief History of the Cookie, where I found this: Have you ever wondered where cookies got their start? For sure they’re one of society’s most popular treats–small enough to be held in the hand, but big enough to hit the spot! Holiday recipes are the best and you’re going to love these!īut this whole “cookie swap” thing begs one question: Why cookies? Why not cakes, pies, or other sweet treats? The History of Cookies This post offers recipes that are perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving.and beyond! Many of these recipes are also adaptable for holidays like Valentine’s Day and the 4th of July. No matter who you’re baking with you’ll want to keep some well-loved cookie recipes in your repertoire but you’ll also want some new and exciting options, as well. I’m also keen on Baking with Kids, and that’s especially fun during the holiday season. If you’ve been following my site for any length of time you know that I love Baking with Friends and Family. Baking Cookies During the Holidays is So Much Fun! While the festive holiday has sweet beginnings, the etiquette associated with them has become elaborate and strict. The classic idea is of a holiday party in which guests bring a selection of homemade cookies to trade with one another. (Who knew?) According to the site:Ĭookie exchanges are a centuries-old tradition dating back to medieval times. You bring your best recipes and trade with others who’ve done the same.Īccording to National Today, December 22nd is the National Cookie Exchange Day. (Yum!) Talk about creating a festive spirit! Spreading joy just got a lot easier, thanks to some simple and yummy recipes. There’s nothing more fun than baking during the holidays! This is especially true when it comes to cookie exchanges and holiday trays. These sixteen recipes are simple to make and perfect for a swap! Holiday Baking If you’re looking for a host of different cookie recipes to fill that holiday cookie exchange tray, you’ve come to the right place.
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