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Baking Gift Guide
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items Whether you’re shopping for a passionate baker or looking to update your own kitchen, this list has everything you need to make holiday baking a breeze. From essential tools to delicious cookie recipes, discover all the must-haves for creating festiv...
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Holiday Cookie Recipes
Ingredients
Tools
Explore the best tools every baker should have on hand. From sturdy mixers to versatile baking sheets, these essentials will help make your baking experience smoother and more enjoyable.
This is something that seems like a fortune BUT it will last you forever and you will use it so much you will get your money's worth. I love mine and I choose a silver color so it matches with any kitchen I am in.
Stand Mixer - KitchenAid
I love the tapered wood and it makes rolling out pies really easy. This is a high quality roller that you shouldn't need to replace for a long long time.
Wooden French Rolling Pin
I have had my set since I got married and that was in 2010. I only use glass as it feels a lot cleaner and less toxic. You just need to invest it something like this once and then you are set. Also you need a liquid set of measuring cups (like these)...
Pyrex 2 Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set
I swear by these. It's great that you can reuse them over and over again and the color does not fade in the oven.
Reusable Silicone Cupcake Baking Cups
You get sooooo much with this set. I love my silicon baking mats. Makes baking really easy.
Stainless Steel Baking Sheet & Cooling Rack Set
A good set of cookie cutters is a must when you make holiday cookies. These are so cute and make it easy to decorate without being a professional cookie decorator.
Christmas Cheer Cookie Cutters
Holiday Cookie Recipes
Get inspired with easy, delicious holiday cookie recipes. From classic sugar cookies to festive gingerbread, these recipes will bring your family together for a fun and sweet holiday tradition.
This is my family recipe and we make them every year. They aren't too sweet and the dough is great to use with cookie cutters. I can't recommend this recipe enough.
Sand Tart Holiday Cookies
I LOVE oatmeal lace cookies. They can be tricky to make so read the instructions but they are so good when made well.
Oatmeal Lace Cookies
Oh my gosh chocolate crinkles another favorite. I can't get enough of these. My husband and I fight over these in our house.
Chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies |
I love a good chewy cookie so this is right up my alley. I also love the swirl part. So good!
Chewy Frosted Cinnamon Swirl Snickerdoodles.
Great with a hot cup of tea. I love the lilttle dip into chocolate touch.
Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
I love the double chocolate part. Extra rich and creamy. These are fun to make with kids…messy but fun!
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Ingredients
Stock up on all the key ingredients needed for your holiday baking. This section features high-quality essentials like flour, sugar, butter, and more to ensure every batch is perfect.
This is a great set for a gift giving occassion becasue you get to make all the classics.
Cookie Decorating Set
If you need a gluten-free option this is a great brand. Particularly if you need a quick mix because you don't have the time to do if from scratch.
Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie Mix
For a main market kind of flour this is all I buy. They have every kind and it is very good quality
King Arthur Organic All Purpose Flour
When baking you need exact measurements and you need high quality ingredients otherwise what you are baking won't come out. This is a great cocoa.
Triple Cocoa Powder Blend
Do yourself a favor and get sanding sugar specifically for baking. It will improve the look and taste of your cookies and baked goods tenfold.
White Sparkling Sugar\
When it comes to eggs, butter, etc. do you research and see how much time you have to invest in good quality ingredients. This is a great post showing all the different brands and how their baked goods turned out.
The Best Butter for Baking Comes From a Surprising Place