The BEST Eggnog Macarons

Well, it’s the holidays and that means eggnog! So why not make a macaron out of it? Turns out it was a great idea, it’s one of my nieces favorite macaron flavors. THE SHELLS The macaron shells are my standard recipe with some added spices! Just add some cinnamon and nutmeg for that extra holiday …

Classic Christmas Cut Out Cookies

Buttery and delicious, perfect for Santa! You’ll be his favorite house in the neighborhood if you make these cookies. Far superior to the sad supermarket roll of dough. If you have the time this season, these cookies are worth the trouble. Topped with traditional American Buttercream and sprinkles. Great for decorating with kids, or gifts …

Spritz Cookies Recipe

Ok, these are the one. THE cookie that defines Christmas cookie in my family. Buttery, sweet and bite sized treats. Always a favorite of my friends and family. I remember making these cookies with my mom, using an old electric cookie press—which we called the “cookie gun”. I really wish I still had that tool. …

Classic Gingerbread Cookies

A delicious Christmas must! The aroma of gingerbread is unmistakable and really says, “Hey man! It’s frickn’ Yuletide.” Not everyone is a fan of the spicy cookies, but I am! You can do the original gingerbread man, or try a different cookie cutter. You can decorate them with royal icing, white or colored. Depending on …

Meringue Snowmen

Cute decorative cookies that you’ll have to fight the kids from eating. I always struggle with how to make a snowman for my gingerbread house. Then I realized I could just make it out of meringue! DUH. SO much easier. Just a simple meringue cookie recipe, piped in the shape of a snowman! Use a …