Gourmet Cookie Bouquets on the Today Show
Today was a very exciting morning for us here at Gourmet Cookie Bouquets. We were absolutely thrilled to have some of our cookie bouquets showcased on Kathie Lee and Hoda's fourth hour segment of the...
View ArticleCookie Storage Tips
If you’re planning on doing a mega-marathon baking session this holiday season, you’ll need to figure out how and where you’re going to store your cookies until you distribute them. There are many ways...
View ArticleHow to Make a Cookie Stencil
Cookies can be so ornate these days that they are actually works of art. If you are interested in creating your own little artistic masterpieces, consider cookie stenciling. Many stencils can be...
View ArticleHow to Make a Cookie House
There is no doubt that gingerbread houses are cute – but is there any way to make them without actually using gingerbread? Whether you don’t enjoy the taste or smell or just want a simplified method of...
View ArticleHow To Make A Cookie Box
It gets harder and harder to find just the right holiday gift as we are increasingly surrounded by electronic gadgets and more high-tech toys. What do you get for people to show them your appreciation...
View ArticleRaise Money For Charity - Have A Holiday Cookie Bake Sale
Have you ever thought that you could turn your baking talents into cash for a good cause? Hosting a bake sale is not what it used to be. Gone are the days when you made a few dollars and that was the...
View ArticleFun Christmas Cookie Designs
This time of year, there are always holiday parties. You might have your work holiday party, your family Christmas, church events, school events and more. Many times, you're going to have to bring some...
View ArticleChristmas Reindeer Cookie Recipes
Every year it seems we scour the web looking for fun and creative Christmas holiday cookies to make with our families. Last year, we came across several fun reindeer cookie recipes that the kids...
View ArticleMom's 10 Best Christmas Cookies
Growing up in my household meant that as soon as Thanksgiving Day hit, so did the holiday baking frenzy. The Friday through Sunday after Thanksgiving was a baking marathon. Several of my Aunts and...
View ArticleChristmas Cookie Baking 101
Ensuring Delicious Cookies at Christmas Baking Christmas cookies is one of the many joys of the holiday season. If you're new to the baking scene and need some pointers, you'll happily and deliciously...
View ArticleFrosted Cream Cheese Christmas Cut Out Cookies
1 cup Crisco shortening 1 cup margarine 1 – 8 oz. package cream cheese 2 cups sugar 2 egg yolks 1 tsp. salt 5 cups flour 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. almond extract Cream together shortening, margarine,...
View ArticleMom’s Jubilee Jumble Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup evaporated milk 1 tsp. vanilla 2 3/4 cups flour 1/2 tsp. soda 1 tsp. salt 1 cup chopped pecans In a large mixing bowl,...
View ArticleM&M Christmas Holiday Cookies
A classic cookie for the holidays that both adults and kids will love alike.Santa undoubtedly likes them too - with a big glass of cold milk on Christmas Eve. 1 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup...
View ArticleCoconut Balls
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup water 3 cups flaked coconut Boil the sugar and water until a thread is formed when fork is dipped in and raised. Stir in the coconut; cook over low heat, stirring...
View ArticleChristmas Wreaths
Well I looked at the calendar this morning and realized that Thanksgiving is less than 2 weeks away. I don't know what Black Friday means at your house, but at mine, it is the kick-off for holiday...
View ArticlePeanut Blossom Cookies
Another family favorite are these peanut blossom cookies... they are best served with a cup of coffee as the cookies are crisp and crunchy (as opposed to soft and chewy). I prefer to use Chocolate...
View ArticleHoliday Sugar Cookies
When it comes to baking and decorating sugar cookies for Christmas in my family, we do it assembly line style. Each person in the family is in charge of a certain aspect of the baking and decorating...
View ArticleChristmas Spritz Cookies
Spritz cookies have been a Christmas staple in our family for at least 30 years. My Mom has a really old-fashioned cookie press that you have to twist to extract the cookies....personally I like the...
View ArticlePeanut Butter Cup Christmas Cookies
Milk chocolate & peanut butter cookies are one of my favorites because I just love the smooth melty texture and taste of this sweet combination. These cookies are a childhood favorite and my kids...
View ArticleDate Balls Covered in Coconut Flakes
I know what you are thinking - date balls for Christmas - yuck. Well maybe that is just what I thought. At any rate, these classic Christmas cookies are now one of my favorites. The melted dates are...
View ArticleEasy Microwave Peanut Brittle Candy
My Dad can eat a whole batch of this Christmas candy in one sitting, but that might be why he has a jolly tummy just like Santa. Seriously, this peanut brittle is quite tasty and oh so easy to make....
View ArticleBake Lots of Cookies Efficiently—How to Set Up a Cookie Assembly Line
photo credit: lydiawalshin via photopin cc If you’re a multi-tasker and love to bake holiday cookies, there’s a fun way to challenge yourself this year. Create an assembly line for your cookie baking...
View ArticleChristmas Cookie Decorating 101
Some of the cookies best loved at Christmas time are the ones that are richly decorated. Everyone loves sprinkles, sparkles, and frosting in happy, bright colors. If you want to decorate your own...
View ArticleHow to make a Brownie Mix in a Jar Gift
photo credit: jazzijava via photopin cc It’s so easy to make homemade brownie gift jars. You provide the dry ingredients and the recipe and your recipient has everything she needs to make a delicious...
View ArticleTips for Buying a Cookie Press
Have you heard about this thing called a cookie press? Maybe you’ve seen it used on a cooking show or asked a baker how they make those amazing Spritz cookies. The cookie press is a great help to the...
View ArticleHave a Fun Neighborhood Cookie Exchange
What's better than cookies with friends? Cookie swaps or exchanges are fun ways to gather friends and neighbors for a festive time. They're so easy to organize and require very little effort on any...
View ArticleHassle Free Holiday Cookies
Flickr Photo Credit: Anders Ruff Custom Designs Whip Up a Dozen or Two! It is hard to remember, sometimes, that holidays are supposed to be relaxing and enjoyable! They're supposed to be times of joy,...
View ArticleEasy Christmas Cookies - 1 Dough Made 5 Ways!
Christmas Cookies Made Easy! The five Christmas cookies shown in this lens all start with the same basic sugar cookie dough. So whether you are hosting a holiday party, going to a neighborhood cookie...
View ArticleBake Cookies Day is on December 18th
'Tis The Season For Cookies 'tis the holiday season and you know what that means! Lots of gift buying, lots of scrambling to get to ten different places at the same time, and more importantly; lots of...
View ArticleHow to Make a Christmas Cookie Tree Centerpiece
Yummy Centerpieces Christmas cookie trees are so much fun to make. If youve ever seen one as a decoration on a holiday table or displayed as a centerpiece, you know how adorable and festive they can...
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