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of us have favorite cookie recipes that we like to bake at holiday time. They are
the ones we look forward to baking and serving as they are part of our family
traditions and invoke pleasant memories. But, if you are like me, I always
like to try something new and a little different. Sometimes they will get
added to the next year's "must bake" list and sometimes not. Here
are a few of my favorites, some I am sure you will recognize, others you may
want to try.
Notes
on Storing Cookies: Freshly made cookies need to be
cooled completely before storing in airtight containers or the cookies
will become soft from the steam they produce while they are still warm.
For frosted cookies, always let the frosting dry completely before
storing or the cookies will stick together. It is best to store
filled and frosted cookies in a single layer or between layers of
parchment or wax paper. Always store each type of cookie
separately. If you store different flavored and textured cookies
together they will end up taking on the characteristics
of each other i.e. a dry crisp textured cookie stored with a soft
textured cookie will absorb its moisture and become soft.
Likewise, a shortbread stored with a spice cookie will end up tasting
like a spice cookie. continued below
Notes on Shipping Cookies: If you plan to ship cookies, choose cookies
that keep well and are not fragile. Place the container of cookies
in a heavy duty corrugated container or box that is larger than the
package of cookies to allow for packing materials (popcorn, newspaper,
bubble wrap, Styrofoam peanuts). Good examples of cookies to ship:
Amaretti,
Biscotti,
Gingersnaps,
Oatmeal,
Mexican Wedding Cakes,
Plain Sables,
Shortbreads,
Spice, or
Plain Sugar Cookies.
Notes on Cookie Containers: For
gift giving try to choose a container that matches the personality or
hobbies of the recipient. Ideas for containers are: new or antique
cookie jars, hatboxes, flowerpots, baskets, cookie tins, cellophane
bags, lunch bags, gift bags or boxes, festive paper or glass plates,
bakery boxes, or bowls. Adorn them with ribbon, raffia, or
metallic twine and attach a pretty gift tag.
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