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Take Your Holiday Cookies to the Next Level!

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

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Hello Holiday Baker  😁

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Welcome back! In my first email, we explored the wonderful world of shortbread. Now, it's time to add some festive flair to your cookie repertoire.

Festive Cookies to Impress

This email introduces you to cookies that are not only delicious but also visually stunning. These recipes will help you develop your baking and decorating skills.

Cookies for Your Holiday Spread:

  1. ​Christmas Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting​
    • Soft with just a hint of tanginess from the cream cheese and lemon zest
    • Perfect for decorating with just the right amount of sweetness
    • Learn how to make the perfect American Buttercream frosting for these cookies
  2. ​Peppermint Shortbread Cookies ​
    • A festive twist on our classic shortbread
    • Crushed candy canes add crunch and a sweet peppermint bite
    • Easy to make, impressive to serve
  3. ​Pecan Snowball Cookies​
    • Also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies and easy to make
    • Delicate, nutty, and coated in powdered sugar
    • Looks like little snowballs - perfect for a Christmas Cookie
  4. ​Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies​
    • Cute, bite-sized fudgy chocolate cookies
    • Learn how to create the signature "thumbprint" indentation
    • Fill with homemade ganache or your favorite jam

Essential Decorating Tools:

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Decorating Tip: Practice makes delicious. Your first batch might not look Instagram-worthy, but each cookie you decorate will improve your skills.

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Happy Baking!

Cheryl

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Bakes by Brown Sugar

Cheryl Norris | baker & food photographer

Hey there! Baking is my passion so I'm excited to show you how to take simple ingredients, turn them into amazing baked goods and have fund doing it. I'm a self-taught baker who not only wants to show you how to make tasty treats at home but also explain "the why" (aka the science of baking) so you're successful and look like a superstar at that next family event.

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