I think Jenny and I should get a copyright on “(verb)in’ It Up,” don’t you? We’ll have to work on that in our spare time.
Anywho, Christmas is almost here, and I would say the one thing I’m MOST excited about this season is baking. I have a google doc all set up and ready to go, with links to the recipes and a matrix matching each type of goody to the intended recipient. You know why I like baking? Because there are RULES. And I might be a little Type A.
The kids and I did a baking process last weekend that was more for fun than anything – we actually ended up pitching most of the results (my kids don’t have a future in cookie decorating, I don’t think), but we enjoyed doing it. We made “Grinch” cookies, which I had seen online but put my own spin on (and by that I mean figured out how we could do it with the stuff we had at our house). I made sugar cookies (using this recipe) and colored the dough green. Then I made some royal icing, left some white and dyed some yellow, and I used red candy melts. Here’s the one I made:
The next thing on my list are these chocolate cookies with peppermint buttercream from Sally’s Baking Addiction.
I made the dough last night and will bake and ice them tonight (tomorrow’s my day to bring in something for Pie Friday at my office) – I hope they turn out to be as good as they look!
I’m also going to attempt to make a flourless chocolate cake for Jenny, basically because she has ordered me to make her some salted caramel buttercream icing and I need something to put it on! The last time I attempted to make a flourless cake it didn’t turn out so well, but I hope this will be better! I’m planning to make cupcakes with it… do you suppose that would work? I don’t see why not, but really I’m not familiar with anything flourless so what do I know!
Let’s see… what else am I going to make? Oh, I’m going to try these Christmas Peanut Butter Candies from the Lady with the Red Rocker, because I know my grandma likes them (and it’s also gluten free, Jenny!).
And the Red Velvet Whoopie Pies I made last year.
And finally…
I think I’m just going to call it “Really Good Chex Mix,” though.
We’ll see how all this goes – me being in the kitchen generally turns into a rather bloggable event, so stay tuned!
What are you making for the holidays?
That was the funniest post on baking I have ever read in my life! I appreciate you making me some GF treats. Just remember, if the flourless cake doesn’t work out, you can give me a bucket of that salted caramel buttercream and a spoon. And one of the peppermint buttercream for a bonus to make my Christmas *extra* merry! I can’t WAIT! I’m sure it’ll be my favorite gift! Being from the heart and all.
Yum! I am not picky…all sound great. Also, has anyone told you lately that you are cute and funny?
Not that I recall, but thank you!! 🙂
Burns, only you would nerd up baking…but I would like to have some of the tasty holiday treats you are peddling. Those chocolate cookies with peppermint butter cream look awesome!
That might be my favorite blog comment of all time.
These all sound great – and your Grinch cookies turned out pretty cute!
I’ve been making myself feel better lately by Googling “Pinterest Fails”. Boosts my self esteem every time!
Yummy Emily! Looks like you are going to be BUSY! Those Grinch cookies are adorable!
OK, but “Really Good Chex Mix” just doesn’t have the same ring to it, so I hope it still tastes as good!
True or false: I went a little overboard on pinterest (works cited: http://pinterest.com/kstango/holiday-desserts/). I made these last year and they were awesome http://www.marthastewart.com/318042/christines-lemon-wreath-cookies If you make them, put the dough in the fridge before making the wreaths. They were a little too sticky without refrigeration. I am missing those red velvet whooppie pies!!
If the Chex Mix is better than sex, you’re not doing it right!
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The chez mix is GF too! But you should stick to calling it really good, Jenny doesn’t like the s-e-x word!