I just spent the whole afternoon baking
By heavenschild
@heavenschild (4777)
Canada
November 29, 2007 6:16pm CST
And I'm not done yet!
I made gingerbread and shortbread cookies and then I baked off a package of Pillsbury "Snowman" cookies.
I'm still going to make homemade chocolates, cherry surprises, nanaimo bars, and mint fudge.
So, do you do a lot of baking for Christmas? I end up taking a plate everywhere I go between now and new years so it never goes to waste! I love baking and I do this every year...I may even do more if I find another recipe in one of my cook books...
So do you enjoy baking for your family and friends in the holidays? Do you give it for gifts?
Share all of your holiday baking stories (good and the flops) here or fess up on purchasing ready made from the store! It's O.K I don't judge!
Happy Baking to all and to all a good night
~Heavens~
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12 responses
@Monkeyrose (2840)
• Canada
30 Nov 07
MMM baked goods! I haven't really baked a lot for a few years. I just made my friend a cake the other day for her birthday. I don't think my stuff is really nice enough to be given away as presents but I'd like to bake more. I'm going to make rice kripie squares in snowmen shapes and decorate them. I think this should be a lot of fun and easy to do.
@heavenschild (4777)
• Canada
1 Dec 07
Thanks so much for your response here Monkeyrose.
I use my baking more to take places rather than give as gifts but everyone generally enjoys what I bring....
I hoe you enjoy making your rice crispie squares...The secret is to melt your marshmallows and then remove from heat before you add the rice crispies.
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@Monkeyrose (2840)
• Canada
4 Dec 07
Thank you so much for the hint!
I haven't made rice krispie squares since I was a child. Even then I think my mom mostly made them.
I haven't made them yet so your advice will help.
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@heavenschild (4777)
• Canada
1 Dec 07
yum!! those all sound delicious!!!
Me, I am on a time line as we go to a Christmas party this Sunday...I am taking a Cheese Cake to that which I have to make tommorow morning and then I have a small family gathering in two weeks. I have to get all this done within the next two weeks! :)
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
30 Nov 07
Hi heavenschild that sounds wonderful. And your making me hungry now!LOL I usually do bake some cookies and put them in cute tins. I like to give them out. People love homemaid cookies. Ive also used the Pillsbury snowman cookies they are great! I can just imagine how good your house smells.Yummy!
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@heavenschild (4777)
• Canada
1 Dec 07
Yes it did smell nice yesterday and I think I may do more tomorrow morning while my son is with his respite worker! :)
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@moneyandgc (3428)
• United States
30 Nov 07
I baked a whole lot more when I lived closer to my family. Now I make the random batch of cookies, and tonight I am going to make Christmas cupcakes.
I don't give baked goods as gifts because everyone lives to far away now.
When I get back home for Christmas I will probably help my mom though.
I also will be making my apple-pecan scones for my dad like I do every Christmas morning. I used to make them for him twice a year, Thanksgiving and Christmas mornings. But now that I live so far away, it's only on Christmas.
@heavenschild (4777)
• Canada
1 Dec 07
Sharing baking and time with family is the most imortant part of Christmas!
So glad that you will be with your family for Christmas so that you can help your mom and make the scones for your dad...What a nice tradition!
Have a wonderful Christmas!!
~Heavens~
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@coffeebreak (17797)
• United States
30 Nov 07
Shut Up! Quit Bragging! LOL!!!! I LOVE baking cookies! It is just that now I am the only one here to eat them!! Not that I'd mind eating them all, but I can't afford to buy new clothes when all that weight gets packed on! Years ago, I'd bake Cookie Baskets for my friends and family gift exchange. Everyone one wanted mine!!!! I'd do a favorite of the person and then differnet, and unique ones and a few staples thrown in. My first thing to do on Monday morning is to make Snickerdoodles and Peppermint Chip cookies ( chocolate chip ocokies but with peppermint chips instead!)
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@heavenschild (4777)
• Canada
30 Nov 07
Not many of my goodies get eaten here...I have to hide them from my husband and son so that I have them to take with us when we go places!!!
Cookie baskets sound like awesome gifts!! Great idea!
Enjoy your Cookies!
~Heavens~
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@chrislotz (8136)
• Canada
30 Nov 07
I help my mom do a lot of the baking. It takes us about a week to do all of it. Then I get a whole bunch from her. We bake mostly German recipe cookies. My favourtie ones are sugar cookies. They are easy to make and oh so good. All you use for them is 3 egg white with 9 tablespoons of sugar. Beat them till really fluffy. Spoon it on a cookie sheet and put in oven on 150 degrees for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours, to dry them out. Of course, since they are mostly sugar they are very fattening, lots of calories. I love them and so do the kids.
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@heavenschild (4777)
• Canada
1 Dec 07
Mmmmm those sound yummy and unbelievably easy! :)
I never care about calories at Christmas! LOL
It is great that you spend the time with your Mom to do this...My Mom lives too far away to do that!
Have a wonderful Christmas!
~Heavens~
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@joey_matthews (8354)
•
17 Dec 07
That's great!
Snowman cookies???? did i read correctly, I love those!! can I have some, please? please? give cookie monster a cookie :P
When we bake something here, the smell goes all the way into the living room due to oven having a fan inside. very homely sell, which I haven't smelt for years. not since all these modern things are "electric" only.
kudos,
~Joey
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@joey_matthews (8354)
•
18 Dec 07
Opps..
Didn't hear you mention the other two was for my family :D.. can I have some more, please? *rolls eyes..
Happy christmas heaven + new year, enjoy the festive season.
~Joey
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@heavenschild (4777)
• Canada
19 Dec 07
You ate them all!!!!!!
Merry Christmas to you also my friend! :)
@heavenschild (4777)
• Canada
18 Dec 07
Sure! I love sharing with my friends;)
Here's a cookie and three more...One for each in your family :) Even the baby! I have to be fair! :)
Christmas is the season of giving.....
Merry Christmas to you and yours
~Heavens~
@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
30 Nov 07
Hi heavenschild,
The thought of all of this baking you're doing, is making me very hungry. I can 'almost' taste it. I used to do quite a bit of baking when I was younger, but have gotten away from it, for various reasons. Maybe one of these days again ... My daughter loves to bake, but her problem is, she can't find the time these days. I'm sure the homes you visit, love to receive these goodies.;) Yummy topic! Take Care.
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@heavenschild (4777)
• Canada
30 Nov 07
Well, Mom, anyone who knows me knows I do this every year and somehow work around my autistic son to do it!!
I must be wonder woman or something!! LOL But to me there is no choice at Christmas...It is an important part of the holiday for me! :)
You are certainly right...It is appreciated everywhere I go and that makes it all worth while for me! :)
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas with lots of goodies to enjoy!! ;)
~Heavens~
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
30 Nov 07
It's so nice of you to share with others. I'm 'sure' they appreciate it, and your baking skills.:) You have a wonderful Christmas season too! Take Care.
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@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
30 Nov 07
My husband used to do baking and making fudge which is his personal favorite. I am not into baking this year because he's not here to get me motivated! Those cookies and baked goods really sound good t hough! That's the problem with me you see.....I need motivation to cook it but not to eat it!
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@heavenschild (4777)
• Canada
30 Nov 07
Oh Mamasan....Can I be your motivation?
For me it is part of getting into the Christmas spirt to bake...and eat!! LOL
Wish I could send you some my friend!
Take Care and hope you have a wonderful Christmas!!
Hugs
~Heavens~
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@jeanbug23 (992)
• Philippines
30 Nov 07
THat's right, baking is a real pleasure and makes our heart melt with delicious cravings we like. You're sure a winnier to doing something for your family. I love cakes and pastries and other baked products and I'm looking forward to learn many baking ideas. It's sure is fun and enyoyable. Keep it up..
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@heavenschild (4777)
• Canada
30 Nov 07
Thanks so much jeanbug23!!
Add mer as a friend and I can share many recipes with you if you like :)
Have a great day and Merry Christmas to you!!
~Heavens~
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@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
30 Nov 07
oooo, I want some..:) I usually do a lot of baking, but so far this year, I can't and I really miss it..:(
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@heavenschild (4777)
• Canada
30 Nov 07
So sorry that you are unable to bake now! :(
I so wish that I could send you some my friend!! :)
I hope someone gives you a treat in this Christmas season...
I know I would miss it if I was unable...
Bless you my friend!!
Hugs
~Heavens~
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@heavenschild (4777)
• Canada
30 Nov 07
Cookies and cream fudge...now that sounds yummy!!
I will be making mint fudge and home made chocolates within the next week.
So, do you do a lot of baking for Christmas?
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