Did you save all of your Christmas baking for this weekend? Or, are you unsure of what to bake this year? Perhaps this post can be of some assistance. I start my Christmas baking at the beginning of December. In some cases, I freeze batches of cookie dough and pull it out as needed. For cookies that store well in the freezer, such as shortbread, sugar cookies and gingerbread, I bake and decorate them early. Cutout cookies are time consuming and require a certain amount of patience so I don't like to delay this task.
If you're short on time this holiday season, I suggest skipping the cutout cookies (sugar cookies or gingerbread). Opt for bar cookies such as festive blondies or shortbread pressed into a pan. Another option is bark (type "bark recipe" in the search engine) which is made with toffee, chocolate and sprinkles/nuts/dried fruits. It adds interest and colour to the cookie tray and is fast to make.
Given my love of baking during the holiday season, I have decided to make an annual post. I hope it is helpful. I would love to hear what you made this year.
Wishing you a lovely holiday season!!