The season of ugly sweaters, holiday parties, gingerbread house building competitions and cookie exchanges is upon us. We can always use a little inspiration that goes beyond traditional oatmeal raisin cookies and thumbprint cookies—or perhaps you're looking for a classic recipe reinvented? Or maybe sorting through mom's box of cookie recipes on flour-covered index cards isn't exactly in your holiday plans. Whatever the case, look no further than these great books for making and baking all your holiday treats.
The Gingerbread Book is a great resource for all things gingerbread house related. It's filled with color photos and step-by-step instructions to guide you through baking and building your own gingerbread house.
Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-in-your-mouth Cookies is chock-full of hundreds of recipes for cookies that tickle your palate. Whether you're in the mood for chewy, gooey, crispy or crunchy, this book is guaranteed to have something for you and your taste buds.
Channel your inner Martha Stewart and give some of the recipes in Martha Stewart's Cookies a try. There's even a section in the back for tips on packaging your cookies to give as gifts—would you expect anything less from Martha Stewart?
With over 250 cookie recipes—from the classics to more creative treats, The Best of Country Cookies is filled with simple and easy-to-make treats from home cooks. Seriously, just add butter, sugar and flour, and you are on your way!
It's time to break out the rolling pin and get rolling on some holiday baking. Let the decadence begin.
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