a month of baking.

Every December I take on the task of baking ALL the cookies. It's no easy feat between pulling off a daily advent tree activity for the kids, planning and throwing not 1 but 2 kid birthday parties, finishing up Christmas shopping, wrapping all the gifts and oh yeah...normal everyday things like cooking, cleaning and laundry. 

But, baking is my love language. I love it and love giving it away. I love waking early to turn on the oven and mix, chop and stir to create some sweet treat. I love getting the kids involved as we search recipes and measure ingredients. And so, while December is a bit crazy, I love baking more than a dozen types of cookies to share with those we love. 

So, here you have it. 2018's Christmas cookie selection.

Cranberry bliss bars! - gifted to all the staff at school.

 Spritz cookies and our fave's of the year - chewy ginger molasses.

 Mexican wedding cakes and dark chocolate peppermint bark.

 White chocolate peppermint bark (because..balance) and Lucy's fave - cranberry orange shortbread

 Fudgy chocolate crinkles!

 Traditional peanut butter blossoms.

 And a boxed variety all ready for friends and neighbors!

 Then it was on to cherry pistachio dark and white chocolate biscotti.

 And finally...our classic sugar cookies.

 The final spread. I forgot to take a count of how many actual dozens of cookies were baked but after giving away about 10 boxes to friends, teachers, family, neighbors and co-workers we still have a lot left at home. I think I'll take a break in January....at least for a few weeks!