You know it’s getting close to the Holiday Season when Kristen’s Annual Cookie Exchange pops up in the calendar! It’s that time that I feel it’s perfectly acceptable to put up the Christmas tree and all of the trimmings around the house, much to my husbands dismay. Although it is a lot of work to bake 8 dozen cookies, it’s completely worth it in the end as we get crazy, delicious treats back in return like Neapolitan Squares, Cranberry Bliss Bars, Sugar Cookies, Skor Mini Cheesecakes, Shortbread and so much more! And guess what? Now I have treats to last throughout the whole month of December and it’s still NOVEMBER! Mom…Win.
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost 10 years that the same group of ladies have gathered to exchange cookies, wine and yummy treats as we catch up in each other’s incredibly busy lives. It is such an honour to spend time with each of these ladies and here’s hoping for 20 more years to keep this tradition going!
I have tried a few different cookie recipes for the cookie exchange however the Root Beer Cookies seem to be a hit with all the kid’s so that is my go-to. This year, I changed up the recipe and used a sugar cookie base with root beer extract and my kiddo’s said they were WAY better MOM! So, I will do another post on these cookies. Some might think this version might be too sweet but really, too sweet? ha ha ha…what does that even mean?!
Let’s welcome the Holiday Season with open arms and start celebrating twinkle lights and yummy treats!
Lots of Love,
Tammy
