Basic Thumbprint Cookies

 

Photo source: Better Homes and Gardens

"One of the most common answers to "What is your favorite Christmas cookie?" has to be "Thumbprints!" Not only can these sweets be baked and frozen up to three months in advance for a stress-free season, but they can also be dressed up with all kinds of flavor combos. Might we recommend lemon-coconut, almond-cherry, or peanut butter and jelly?" - description of recipe from Better Homes and Gardens.

Love the fact that they are so easy to make ahead and freeze, also so many variations are possible.  They are a very versatile cookie.

The beautiful photo with different versions of the same cookie gave me an idea for homemade gift-giving package . . . make different versions and make packages mixing them up.  It would make an awesome colorful presentation.

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How to Craft and Send the Perfect Holiday Cookie Tin

 

"While homemade cookie tins offer plenty of opportunity to be creative, the pros say following a few key principles can help ensure your precious cargo arrives safely to its final destination. In this article you'll find everything you need to know about putting together and mailing cookie tins, according to baking experts" . . . description of article from All Recipes.

Throughout this blog I have written about the success and gratification it gave me to have those little homemade gifts available during the holiday season to give to the host of a party you are going to or having a gift for someone who happens to visit you, for example.  Now I bring an article to show you how to do it.  Be creative in your packaging as you may not want to use a cookie tin. I will provide links to other articles as I find them.

Click here to go to the article that will show you how to do it.