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Family Tradition

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December 1st is traditionally when I start my Christmas cookie baking. It’s when my mom always started hers, so I guess the date is firmly ingrained in me from an early age.

I bake the cookies that both of my grandmas and my mom made over the years, plus I always add a few of hubs’ faves from his memories of his mom.

My feature photo is of sugar cookies – a must every Christmas.

Each year, we exchange gifts with friends here in our park, and my gifts always include a selection of my home made cookies.

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14 responses to “Family Tradition”

  1. Charla Avatar
    Charla

    Sweet, fun, yummy!

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      They’re all of those for sure, Charla!

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        Charla

        😋

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  2. Forestwood Avatar
    Forestwood

    Edible treats are always most appreciated here in my home as well, especially at Christmas time.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Here too, Amanda! At our age, edible treats are the very best gift!

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      1. Forestwood Avatar
        Forestwood

        I totally agree.

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  3. annemariedemyen Avatar
    annemariedemyen

    They look delicious! I started when thd mood hits me but I generally have 2 basic baking. One that disappears with the taste testers and then one that (mostly) gets packed up for Christmas present.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      I completely “get” that method, Anne! Enjoy your evening!

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  4. Lana Avatar
    Lana

    Send a box of those precious delights over here! 😀

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Thanks for the lovely compliment, Lana!

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  5. Betty Avatar
    Betty

    That is a very nice gift. My favorite Christmas cookies are “White Velvet” – a recipe which I got from my Grandma. I guess we both are carrying on a wonderful family tradition! Have a great holiday season, Terry!

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      Terry

      I’ve never heard of white velvet, Betty. By the name, it makes me wonder if they’re a type of shortbread cookie. My paternal grandma made a special kind of shortbread cookies that were indeed, velvety in texture, thus my guess about yours. Have a fab day!

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      1. Betty Avatar
        Betty

        Terry, I wrote a post about it years ago. I don’t expect you to remember! 🙂 Here’s the link in case you want to compare the recipes. https://chambersontheroad.com/2020/12/20/white-velvet-cookies/

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      2. Terry Avatar
        Terry

        Thanks, Betty! I see that I had liked the post at the time, but you’re right – I don’t recall it. My maternal grandfather immigrated from Austria when he was a young boy! These are different cookies than I was thinking, but I smiled when I read about the criss cross fork technique, as that’s exactly how I form several types of cookies, including my grandmother’s shortbread.

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