My family loves cookies, and I love baking. I may have missed my calling. In an alternate timeline, I run a popular bakery and confection shop with daily lines that stretch out the door and around the block. Top on my holiday list are Springerle, Pfeffernüsse, Linzer Tarts, and Lebkuchen made with homemade candied citrus peel. There are the perennial favorites, and overall crowd-pleasers like chewy Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, soft Ginger cookies, traditional spicy Gingerbread Men, and the versatile Sugar cookie decorated with Royal Icing.
Chocolate Crinkle cookies get dressed up and transform into Red Velvet Crinkles. Hazelnut Biscotti dipped in dark chocolate are a must with Christmas brunch coffee. On the adults-only table, are special laced treats. Do you want a Chocolate Rum Ball or a Bourbon-Spiked Eggnog cookie? Or perhaps you prefer a Kahlua Creme Brule cookie?
Grandma’s Icebox cookies are a household tradition along with Grandpa’s famous Date bars. The little ones enjoy Candy cane cookies sprinkled with peppermint, or the gooey raspberry and almond Shortbread Thumbprints. Uncle Arthur picks the Buckeye Balls, while Aunt Sue lays claim to every Coconut Macaroon she can find. Dad will deny he has a favorite, but the Chocolate-covered cherry cookies seem to disappear when he is near.
As much I adore creating and tasting each batch as they emerge from the oven, my friends and family miss the sweet simplicity of Lemon Butter cookies.
What cookie does your Santa crave?
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Jo Hawk 
my family love my mince pies, I have just made another 48 for our extended family and might have to make more!
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Mmmmm. I love mince pies. The family is less appreciative, so I only have to make one. I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas. ❄🎄❄
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Thank you, Jo… You too!
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Wow – this sounds wonderful? Do you have a German background? some of your cookies sound German. I know an 86 German man who was a baker from Germany. He found a job with United Airlines as their Bakery Chef and did that for 30 years, I think. Every Christmas, he would make a plate full of special cookies/chocolates and give one plate full to each of this German friends. We always looked forward to that. Merry Christmas!
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Yes I had an family grandmother who was from Germany. She loved sharing her recipes with me. I am honored to carry on her traditions. The cookies laced with memories always taste better than any others. I hope you have a Merry Christmas, my friend. ❄🎄❄
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Happy New Year! It’s wonderful to have the family traditions. I have been lazy and not on WordPress, needed a break. Tomorrow starts a New Year – looking forward to that.
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Breaks are good for us. Can’t wait to see you in the New Year. 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you for sharing. ❄🎄❄
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