Christmas baking

[observer]

Anyone doing any? I've got most of the required stocks in place. Just have to get the inspiration to start!

Just cookies - have never even LIKED Xmas cake; and had gotten away from the cookies until last year, for some reason, until for another unknown reason, I started them again with my grandson.

[Ruby Tuesday]

Bah humbug ... Again.

I really do not like the holiday season,

[observer]

Still haven't gotten inspired to bake. Has anyone?

[kishgo]

Not me. One year I made a hundred rolls of apple strudel. (I was really stressed out that year!) In the past I've made a dark rum Christmas fruit cake, some cookies etc. It all depends on my 'time' in life!

[Rick Wisson]

Thinking about making a bread pudding soon . Got all the ingredients.

[gale force]

Made up some pie crust a couple weeks ago when the temps were down and did up a couple dozen butter tarts and put them into the freezer. Last week I made a double batch of cheesecake brownies, one for the pot luck Thanksgiving dinner at the hall, and the other for the freezer. Since then its been in the high 70's and that's too warm to bake in my opinion. I saw the forecast for early next week and there was a day or so of low 70 temps so I'm thinking I'll probably do a batch of almond shortbread cookies then. Mincemeat pie is the only other thing that means Christmas for my family so I'll have to look for that when I'm next out shopping.

[Ruby Tuesday]

Cheesecake brownies sounds absolutely amazing. Would you be so inclined to share your recipe?

[Ruby Tuesday]

Still haven't gotten inspired to bake. Has anyone?

Well, about 3 days out of every year I wish I were a stay at home mom .... Regardless of my kids' ages! I dont bake a whole lot. Don't mind doing it, just struggle with time.

[gale force]

I'm always willing to share RT, these brownies are very good, moist, not overly sweet, and freeze well. Will PM you later today.

[Ruby Tuesday]

Got it, wow .. I think that was my first ever PM! The recipe is super easy and I will definitely try it this week. Thank You.

[observer]

Still not started! I guess if I delay long enough, Christmas will be over!!! - and there will be no point!

[retired2]

What a poor attitude.

[observer]

Isn't it though???

[observer]

OK! So I made my first batch of cookies today. Attitude better, do you think r2?

[gale force]

Never mind the attitude........how were the cookies? Bet the kitchen smelled delicious!

[observer]

The smell was good - and so were the cookies - but the mess was terrible! LOL

[observer]

Batch 2 ready for the oven. Such TEDIOUS work making cookies!!! I'll make a turkey anytime!!!

[Rick Wisson]

I'll bet your kitchen smells awesome.

[retired2]

my thoughts exactly

[observer]

If you're willing to vacuum and mop - you're MORE than welcome to come smell!

[Ruby Tuesday]

You must be pretty wild in the kitchen if you have to vacuum and mop after you bake. Haha!

[observer]

Not wild - just messy!

[kishgo]

When I cook/bake, I always have a glass of wine on the go. Time is not a factor at all and if possible, the music is playing too. The floor has to be spotless when I start AND finish so that means two washings!

[observer]

Don't think my floor is spotless BEFORE or AFTER or IN BETWEEN! If you want to eat off the floor - don't come to MY house! LOL

[kishgo]

I'm kind of a fanatic about the kitchen floor being clean. It began when my sons were crawling around. Oh wait, I think it began for that....as in when I was born!!
Tonight I have chicken broth simmering on the stove top. Hmmmm hmmm....smells good!

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