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Cooking Makes Traditions for the FamilyFiled Under: Desserts

There is something about baking cookies that makes a home inviting and pulls a family together. Every Christmas, my children and I gather in the kitchen for two days of nothing but cookies. All the meals are leftovers and eaten off paper plates. We don’t won’t to make any more mess than the cookies will make.

Each of us has that one cookie that makes Christmas complete, but we are still always looking for new recipes or a twist on an old favorite. During the holidays, the magazines are always packed with new options or fun varieties.

Although I would venture to say that my twist on the chocolate chip cookie (using real milk chocolate AND white chocolate chips) is by far the best variety I’ve ever had, I still look over the ingredients and prep of new recipes to see if it stands a chance.

The great thing about trying a variety of recipes for the same cookie is that the kids learn how one ingredient can make the whole thing taste different. I’m training up bakers in this house. I want them to be able to make up their own recipes (someone in this family has to win the Pillsbury Bake Off).

The holidays aren’t too far away. If you have a favorite cookie recipe that you think would make a great addition to our Christmas tradition, please pass it on. We’ll give the new recipes a try and let you know how it comes out.