Christmas Treat Ideas and Gingerbread Cookie Dough Recipe - Help Needed!

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their ideas and experiences related to Christmas treats and baking, particularly focusing on cookie recipes and goodie plate suggestions for the holiday season.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for ideas for Christmas treats and gingerbread cookie dough recipes.
  • Another participant shares a variety of treats they make, including cornflake/marshmallow wreaths, sugar cookies, and various breads.
  • Several participants mention their own baking traditions, including chocolate chip cookies, Mexican wedding cookies, and pecan pies.
  • One participant describes their plan to bake 18 different items for their staff's Christmas party.
  • Another participant shares a recipe for molasses cookies and discusses their texture preferences.
  • One participant mentions making peanut butter sandwiches with Ritz crackers dipped in chocolate as a simple treat.
  • Some participants express interest in obtaining recipes from others, particularly for popular treats.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

No clear consensus emerges, as participants share a wide range of personal experiences and preferences regarding Christmas baking and treats.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences and recipes, reflecting their individual baking traditions and preferences during the holiday season.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for inspiration for holiday baking or those interested in sharing and discovering new recipes within the community.

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erica177311
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Hi ladies! I am in desperate need of your help :eek: !

This is my first year that I am really on my own to do my Christmas treats for my friends and family, and I have NO ideas as to what to make! What are some things that you put on your own goodie plates? Also, does anyone have a gingerbread cookie dough recipe?

TIA - You are all wonderful! :p
 
I do: Cornflake/marshmallow wreaths, sugar cookies (cut outs), brandy wreaths, fudge, spritz wreaths, sunshine kisses, pumpkin spice cookies, carmel pecan turtles, ginger cranberry pinwheels, lime spritz cookies, biscotti, peanut butter cups, meringue cookies, chocolate covered cherries... and breads (mini-loaves - pumpkin, carrot, banana and cranberry). I'm sure I'm missing a couple of the cookies I do - haven't done many yet this year. I also make the poinsettia cakes.

It makes a pretty plate with a bread or cake in the center and the cookies and candies all around.

PS: I've tried gingerbread recipes but haven't found one we have to have yet.
 
Um...Beth...when can I pick up my plate? :)
 
erinyourpclady said:
Um...Beth...when can I pick up my plate? :)
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Yeah, yeah..me too???
 
Beth could you mail me a care package? My DH would greatly appreciate it. He complains that every year I do less and less baking.
 
Yummy Molasses Cookies!Grandmama Genevieve's' Famous Molasses Cookies

1 1/2 c Shortening
2 c Sugar
1/2 c Molasses
2 Eggs
4 c Flour
4 Tsp Baking Soda
2 Tsp Cinnamon
1 Tsp Ground Cloves
1 Tsp Ground Ginger
1 Tsp Salt
1/4 c sugar (for dipping)

Mix wet ingredients. Add in the dry ingredients, mix well. Chill dough for 1 hour. Roll dough into small balls and dip one side into sugar. Place sugar side up onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in oven for 8-10 minutes 375*. Cool on wire rack.
 
BethCooks4U said:
I do: Cornflake/marshmallow wreaths, sugar cookies (cut outs), brandy wreaths, fudge, spritz wreaths, sunshine kisses, pumpkin spice cookies, carmel pecan turtles, ginger cranberry pinwheels, lime spritz cookies, biscotti, peanut butter cups, meringue cookies, chocolate covered cherries... and breads (mini-loaves - pumpkin, carrot, banana and cranberry). I'm sure I'm missing a couple of the cookies I do - haven't done many yet this year. I also make the poinsettia cakes.

It makes a pretty plate with a bread or cake in the center and the cookies and candies all around.

PS: I've tried gingerbread recipes but haven't found one we have to have yet.
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Beth, are you related to my cousin, lol. I think she starts in making candies and everything right after Thanksgiving. I think that when I do get to go visit them (they live in Texas) for Christmas that I gain 20 pounds. And my parents always go so when I don't get to they bring me back a BIG bag of stuff, YUMMY. She usually makes peanut butter balls, rum balls (if her mom makes them, watch out, lol), peanut brittle, peanut patties, all kinds of fudge, cookies, I can't remember the rest right now, but I know she makes at least 15 different things, I probably can't remember the rest because it's not the things that I eat all of, lol.
 
This year I have got my hands full, I decided that I would do a mug, hot drink mixes and baked goodies for my staff. I have a staff of 25 so I'm starting my baking tonight and will work through the week until our Christmas party next Sunday. Oh and I'm having the gang come to my house:eek: I have decided on 18 different items. Just have to figure out where to put it all!!
 
Sorry guys. But if you want to stop by there'll be a plate out!
 
My mother and I always make: Chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies (some decorated, some not), mexican wedding cookies, snickerdoodles, peanut butter cookies, date-nut pinwheels, raisen cookies, chocolate mint dipped cookies, bon bons, gingerbread cookies, pecan pies and pretzel salad. I'm sure I'm leaving out some stuff too.
 
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Wow!So Beth, where can I get some of those awesome recipes lol. I would love to wow everyone - so far the extent of my Christmas baking includes chocolate covered pretzels:D
 
erica177311 said:
So Beth, where can I get some of those awesome recipes lol. I would love to wow everyone - so far the extent of my Christmas baking includes chocolate covered pretzels:D
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I will post them as soon as I have a chance. I have a show today and tomorrow's busy (church, baking...). Hopefully I'll get them here on Monday.

Thanks for asking.
 
OK Beth....well I checked and it is ONLY 200 miles or so to you and all those goodies. VERY tempting!! LOL!!!
 
erinyourpclady said:
OK Beth....well I checked and it is ONLY 200 miles or so to you and all those goodies. VERY tempting!! LOL!!!
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Glad to have you! Just call first so I can be sure to be here.
 
thechefofnorthbend said:
Grandmama Genevieve's' Famous Molasses Cookies

1 1/2 c Shortening
2 c Sugar
1/2 c Molasses
2 Eggs
4 c Flour
4 Tsp Baking Soda
2 Tsp Cinnamon
1 Tsp Ground Cloves
1 Tsp Ground Ginger
1 Tsp Salt
1/4 c sugar (for dipping)

Mix wet ingredients. Add in the dry ingredients, mix well. Chill dough for 1 hour. Roll dough into small balls and dip one side into sugar. Place sugar side up onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in oven for 8-10 minutes 375*. Cool on wire rack.
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Okay Darby - are these chewy or crunchy Molasses Cookies??? I had a friend in Elementary School who used to bring the most wonderful chewy molasses cookies to school for lunch....I would trade her ANYTHING to get those cookies, and even had her give me the recipe..(I was obsessed with cooking even in the 3rd grade!) but somewhere along the way I lost the recipe...I think they were called "Molasses Crinkles" and they were so chewy and good....I'd love to recreate them!
 
This year I am making the Sweet and Flaky Almond Pretzels from the Cooking for 2 or More book (they are yummy!), Butter Cookies (decorated Christmas Cookies), Puppy Chow,Caramel Corn, Quick Breads, and Hot Cocoa Mix.

We are doing something different for our younger nieces and nephews - we are doing a "Family Present" of a Game Night for them - each family will receive a game (BLOKUS - our family's favorite) and snacks for a family fun night - so instead of all cookies, I'm throwing in the snack mixes and Hot Cocoa mix too!
 
I just had the best cookies last night and they are so simple to make!!!

Make a peanut butter sandwich between 2 ritz crackers and melt some chocolate chips and dip the cracker sandwiches in the chocolate and cover them totally. Let them dry on wax paper. SO YUMMY!!!!:D
 
We used to make those, but haven't in a long time!
 
chefkristin said:
I just had the best cookies last night and they are so simple to make!!!

Make a peanut butter sandwich between 2 ritz crackers and melt some chocolate chips and dip the cracker sandwiches in the chocolate and cover them totally. Let them dry on wax paper. SO YUMMY!!!!:D
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Hey...that's my secret family recipe!!!

I have been making there for years and always laugh when people ask me for the recipe. I just say, old family secret.. I would have to kill you if I told you!!

But you are right.. these are sooooo yummy. Just like the girl scout peanut butter patties. I make some with milk chocolate and some with dark chocolate. Husband had the great idea of trying them with the mini ritz peanut butter sandwich ones.
 
PamperChefCarol said:
Hey...that's my secret family recipe!!!

I have been making there for years and always laugh when people ask me for the recipe. I just say, old family secret.. I would have to kill you if I told you!!

But you are right.. these are sooooo yummy. Just like the girl scout peanut butter patties. I make some with milk chocolate and some with dark chocolate. Husband had the great idea of trying them with the mini ritz peanut butter sandwich ones.
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LOL...Hey thats MY family secret!!;)

I add a dab of marshmallw creme to mine...mmmmmmmmm
 
So all of you veteran pbsandwich cookie makers how do you keep the friggin things from sliding apart, that is the problem we had when making these years ago and I haven't actually made them since.
 
Okay, here are the recipes I promised.

Edited 12/16: I removed the attachment because of an error on a recipe. The corrected attachment appears later in this thread. Sorry about the error.
 
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Candy cane cookies (I do some with green instead of red and make wreathes as well as the candy canes) http://www.bettycrocker.com/Recipes/Recipe.aspx?recipeId=34180 are one of my families favorite cookies for me to bring when I visit in December.
 
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Wow! Thanks a ton Beth...You must be in the kitchen all day baking around the holidays!
 
I am usually DONE with my holiday baking by now (usually start in October and just fill the freezer), but I have only done one thing! My typical holiday bake list includes: Pumpkin Bars, Cranberry Chip Cookies (with fresh crnaberries, not dried, and pistachios), Triple Ginger Cookies, Cream Cheese Spritz, and Fruitcake. Yeah- I know- most people hate fruitcake. But I managed to find a recipe that tastes a lot like what my Grandmother made when I was a kid. That's the one thing I've made this year, because I have to let it age for a month in brandy-soaked cheesecloth. (Gotta love a recipe that starts out: Combine raisins and currants with 1/2 cup brandy and let sit overnight.)
 
I usually pick a couple of things to make each weekend.

I made Caramel Coconut Pies and Sausage balls the first weekend.

This weekend I was too busy to bake. Me and my husband went out to eat Saturday night on our annual Christmas night out to an old antebellum house that is now a restaurant. I am doing Meatballs in the crock pot tonight.

I did the Rachel Ray snacks on the back of the Ritz box last night.

I will make sugar cookies and ham roll ups at some point. I will probably do the Artichoke Spinach dip too.

We have a social at church this weekend that I have not decided what to take yet.

I am baking Christmas Tree cakes for my little boy's baby sitter party next week using Reynolds pans that are shaped like trees.
 
I have annual baking days with a couple of my friends and with my daughter, and with each person, we have different things we make. I bake biscotti with 1 friend, make buckeyes and dipped pretzels with my daughter, and toffee bars with another friend. This year, I am teaching my brother how to make biscotti. I enjoy the traditions.
 
This may be a dumb question, but for those of you that bake ahead of time....how do you store your cookies? Freezer? I plan on baking on the 23rd ALL DAY, as I give cookies as gifts in tins and also use them for Christmas Eve dessert. Would love to bake some ahead of time if they will still come out as well to save time!!
 
SusanBP0129 said:
This may be a dumb question, but for those of you that bake ahead of time....how do you store your cookies? Freezer? I plan on baking on the 23rd ALL DAY, as I give cookies as gifts in tins and also use them for Christmas Eve dessert. Would love to bake some ahead of time if they will still come out as well to save time!!
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You can bake most cookies ahead and freeze them.....another thing I like to do is make the dough ahead of time, shape or roll the cookies, freeze them and store them to bake fresh just before Christmas.....I like them better this way, and I find that is the most time-consuming part of baking the treats! Just make a batch or two of dough whenever you have time!
 
ChefBeckyD said:
You can bake most cookies ahead and freeze them.....another thing I like to do is make the dough ahead of time, shape or roll the cookies, freeze them and store them to bake fresh just before Christmas.....I like them better this way, and I find that is the most time-consuming part of baking the treats! Just make a batch or two of dough whenever you have time!
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GREAT! ...and it doesn't affect the taste? ....or how long you bake them? Do you thaw them in the fridge? This will make my life MUCH easier!!
 
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