five.....christmas cookies

christmas baking. it's the best.......

christmas cookies. some to keep, some to give away.......

minty meringue kisses are a new christmas cookie we are enjoying this year. i added mini chocolate chips to the recipe folding them into the meringue with the crushed candy canes. since that still wasn't enough chocolate, i dipped their bottoms in melted chocolate chips.

mama's gumdrop cookies are an overnight success. meaning, i made the dough the night before, rolled each half of the dough into a log, wrapped logs in plastic wrap and chilled them overnight. in the morning, it is a quick bake in time for school parties or any festivities you have during a fun day.

white-chocolate cherry shortbread i saw these featured on pinterest and was so taken by their color i just had to make them. i mean, can you resist?

peanut butter blossoms these are our family's go to traditional christmas cookies. it is also a tradition to buy two bags of kisses. one for the recipe and one to eat while making the recipe. 

linzer cookies i was given a set of linzer cookie cutters from a friend and have been wanting to make them for a couple of years. basically a shortbread and jam sandwich cookie. winner!

happy christmas baking.