Who doesn’t love a classic Christmas cookie recipe? Having holiday cookies for your Christmas holiday is essential! It’s something that everyone loves to take a bite.  If you’re planning to serve a delicious cookie for your guests, try this Snowflakes Christmas Cookie recipe. This is so quick to prepare and easy to bake.

 Snowflake Christmas Cookie Recipe

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Christmas Cookie Ingredients:

    2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
    2 cups sugar
    2 large eggs
    2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
    2 teaspoons salt
    5 cups all-purpose flour sanding sugar or colored sprinkles, for decorating

Christmas Cookie Directions:

1. Divide dough in half. Roll out each half between two pieces of parchment paper to about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer each half to a baking sheet; cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks on upper and lower thirds. Remove one sheet of dough from refrigerator, and let stand 1 minute. Using a 3-inch snowflake-shaped cookie cutter, cut out shapes. Place shapes 2 inches apart on parchment- lined baking sheets. Gather together scraps, and re-roll as above; chill until firm, 10 to 15 minutes, then cut out more shapes. Repeat process with second sheet of dough.
3. Decorate cookies with sanding sugar or sprinkles, as desired.
4. Bake cookies in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching positions of sheets halfway through, until golden around the edges and slightly firm to the touch, about 15 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets 1 minute; transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers at room temperature, up to 5 days.

Take the first bite and you will definitely love its sumptuous taste. Make sure that you set the right oven temperature and follow the procedure as stated. Feel free to be creative with its shapes to blend with the holiday season.

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Merry Christmas Stagetecture readers! I hope that you have a wonderful day full of surprises, joy, traditions and new memories with your family and friends.

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Stagetecture has helped you get your holiday home to be the best it can be! If you need last minute Christmas ideas, see below for quick links to make your Christmas perfect!

Christmas food recipes

Gifts to give the host

Christmas decorations

Stagetecture Radio – 5 shows for holiday ideas

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From my home to yours, Merry Christmas and enjoy all you hold dear!

-Ronique

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Stagetecture radio is on holiday break until January – but I thought I would compile all of the great holiday shows in one location so you can listen to each one throughout the holiday season!

Here’s the past shows to get your holiday home, gift giving needs, guest room and entertaining needs ready! My last 5 shows along with a link to the pinterest board and iTunes will help you have the best holiday season ever.

 ‘Your Weekly Home at Stagetecture” radio show will be back live – January 2, 2013

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Episode #4 – Welcoming your guests into your holiday home!

Welcoming your guests into your holiday home! From a welcoming guest room for adults and children to breakfast ideas to serve your guests. Make your home a perfect retreat to visit this holiday season!

Link to the show –> Welcoming your guests into your holiday home

Episode #5 – How to Thank the Holiday Host

This holiday season what are you bringing the gracious host? Tune in for ideas to show your appreciation and help out with the holiday meal!

Link to the show –> How to thank the holiday host

Episode #6 – Decorating your Holiday Home

Is your home ready for the holidays? Get holiday decor ideas and bring color, lights, and festive cheer to your  entertaining home.

Link to the show –> Decorating your holiday home

Episode #7 – Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

Make gift giving fun this season, find out creative tips for wrapping your holiday gifts and some twists on old traditions you may have not thought about.

Link to the show –> Creative gift wrapping ideas

Episode #8 – Holiday Food Treats for Gift-Giving

Delicious food ideas to give as gifts this season! From cookies and candies to jarred recipes and more! Join me with your favorite recipe.

Link to the show –> Holiday food treats for gift giving

Follow Pinterest Board – Stagetecture Radio Show

Want to see all of the great inspiration for today’s show? Follow my Pinterest board for each episode to lend inspiration you can do at home to complete the look

Pinterest —> See pictures here: or go to https://stagetecture.com/Pinterest

How to Download from iTunes

Did you miss the show, or want to download on iTunes so you can listen to again? You can look for Stagetecture Radio show every Wednesday after the show and download my episode or any of the other shows.

iTunes —> Download podcast here: or go to https://stagetecture.com/itunes

All ideas are highlights from 111 Simple Tips Ebook – get your copy here!

Happy Holidays

-Ronique

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Now that you have started purchasing holiday gifts, it’s time to get started on the wrapping! This week on Stagetecture Radio – ‘Your Weekly Home at Stagetecture‘ on Blog Talk Radio, join me as we find creative ways to give food treats for your friends, family, neighbors and loved ones!

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Topics for Episode #8

“Holiday Food Treats for Gift-Giving”

Delicious food ideas to give as gifts this season! From cookies and candies to jarred recipes and more! Join me with your favorite recipe.

111 Simple Tips Ebook: All tips are highlights are for saving time and money are in the book.

Follow Pinterest Board –  Stagetecture Radio Show

Want to see all of the great inspiration for today’s show? Follow my Pinterest board for each episode to lend inspiration you can do at home to complete the look

Pinterest  —> See pictures here: or go to https://stagetecture.com/Pinterest

How to Download from iTunes

Did you miss the show, or want to download on iTunes so you can listen to again? You can look for Stagetecture Radio show every Wednesday after the show and download my episode or any of the other shows.

iTunes —> Download podcast here: or go to https://stagetecture.com/itunes

All ideas are highlights from 111 Simple Tips Ebook – get your copy here!

Can’t wait to have you join me. See or “talk with you” then!

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If you are trying to think of a breakfast bread to serve this holiday season why not consider cinnamon rolls? You can never go wrong with these warm treats that light up the house with the cinnamon aroma and leave your tastebuds wanting just one more. This holiday season, give your guests and family a great way to wake up on holiday mornings.

Thank you Southern Living for this cinnamon roll recipe.

 Holiday Breakfast Idea: Cinnamon-Pecan Rolls Recipe

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Ingredients

1 cup chopped pecans
1 (16-oz.) package hot roll mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 5 to 7 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.

2. Prepare hot roll dough as directed on back of package; let dough stand 5 minutes. Roll dough into a 15- x 10-inch rectangle; spread with softened butter. Stir together brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Sprinkle pecans over brown sugar mixture. Roll up tightly, starting at one long end; cut into 12 slices. Place rolls, cut sides down, in a lightly greased 12-inch cast-iron skillet or 13- x 9-inch pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and a cloth towel; let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.

3. Preheat oven to 375°. Uncover rolls, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until center rolls are golden brown and done. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Stir together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla; drizzle over rolls.

Note: We tested with Pillsbury Specialty Mix Hot Roll Mix

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It’s hard not to get into the spirit of the season with the delicious aroma of fresh-baked holiday cookies filling the air. Whether you go for the traditional sugar cookies in holiday shapes or prefer the ease of cookie bars, your new favorite recipe is right here waiting for you. You’ll have the entire family prancing when you bake up a batch of any of these festive holiday cookies.

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Quick Tips

• Combine baking day with a cookie exchange. Invite friends and family to drop by throughout the day, open house style, and bring a tray of their favorite Christmas cookies. Allow them to fill a gift bag or box themselves or put together a selection for them before they go. Hot coffee or cocoa are necessities alongside fresh cookies, so be sure to have some on hand.
• Have a package of colored tissue paper and small gift bags at the ready for unexpected holiday guests. At a moment’s notice you can quickly put together a holiday gift that will seem entirely planned.
• You’ll always have enough cookies conveniently available if you make up several batches of cookie dough and freeze it. Just shape the dough into logs and double-wrap them in plastic before freezing. The hard work’s done when the dough is already made; all you have to do is thaw the logs, slice ’em up and bake.

Holiday Sugar Cookies

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You know it’s the holidays when the sugar cookies make their appearance. Frosted is great, but these cookies get their sweet decoration before baking, making for quick and easy treats that will do any gift box proud.

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla
• 2-1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup colored sugar

Directions

• Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add granulated sugar and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add flour, beating well after each addition. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes with 3- to 4-inch cookie cutters; sprinkle with colored sugar. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets.
• Bake 12 to 15 min. or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 2 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Fudge-Nut-Marshmallow Bars

Fudgy, nutty, marshmallowy goodness all packed into a cookie bar that is simple to make. It’s a good thing, too: you’re likely to run out of these often during the holidays.

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (2-layer size) devil’s food cake mix
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2/3 cup milk, divided
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow creme
• 1/2 cup salted peanuts
• 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

Directions

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Combine dry cake mix, butter and 1/3 cup milk; press 2/3 onto bottom of 13×9-inch pan. Bake 12 to 14 min. or until center is almost set; cool 3 min.
• Mix peanut butter and remaining milk until blended; spread onto crust. Top with small spoonfuls of the marshmallow creme and remaining cake mixture. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate; press gently into cake mixture.
• Bake 18 min. or just until center is set. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Truffle Cookies

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Chocolate mint truffles meets Christmas cookie. Everyone at the cookie exchange will beg for your recipe.

Ingredients

• 6 squares semi-sweet chocolate
• 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1-3/4 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/3 cup crushed candy canes

Directions

• Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add sugar; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until well blended after each addition. Add combined flour and baking powder; mix well. (Dough will be very soft.) Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Roll heaping teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Place, 2 inches apart, on greased baking sheets.
• Bake 10 to 12 min. or until tops are set. (Do not overbake.) Immediately sprinkle with crushed candy. Cool 1 min. on baking sheets. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.

Red and Green Holly Cookies

These no-bakers are the perfect project for the kids. They make up quick and can be shaped into wreaths or simply dropped by the spoonful for a festive, tasty holiday treat.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup butter or margarine
• 30 marshmallows
• 1-1/2 tsp. green food coloring
• 3 cups corn flakes
• 2 Tbsp. cinnamon red hot candies

Directions

• Melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Add marshmallows; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until melted. Stir in food coloring.
• Add cereal; stir to evenly coat. Drop by tablespoonfuls into mounds on waxed paper-covered baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray. Press candies into cereal mixture, flattening each mound slightly.
• Let stand 30 min. or until firm.

Santa’s Favorite Cookies

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Studded red and white with cranberries and white chocolate, you’re guaranteed to make Santa’s “nice” list when you leave him a plate of these on Christmas Eve.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2-1/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 pkg. (6 squares each) white chocolate, chopped
• 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
• 2 cups dried cranberries

Directions

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Beat butter and sugars in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in chocolate, nuts and cranberries.
• Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough, 1-1/2 inches apart, onto baking sheets.
• Bake 9 to 11 min. or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 3 min.; remove to wire racks. Cool completely.

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Listen in on Wed. December 12th – Stagetecture Radio – Episode #8. We are talking about food treats to give! These cookies would be awesome.

Whether you are concocting a holiday drink for Santa, or you are wanting to cozy up to a nice warm drink – the holidays are the perfect time to try new recipes. From hot chocolate variations to peppermint surprises in a cup, here are some fabulous drink recipes from Martha Stewart.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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Ingredients

Directions

1. Place cocoa in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk until cocoa has dissolved. Add chocolate chips and crushed peppermint; simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate and peppermint have melted, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Add salt. Ladle into mugs; serve each with a peppermint stick.

Apple-Pie Spiced Cider

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 quarts apple cider
• 3 tablespoons firmly packed light-brown sugar
• 7 whole cinnamon sticks, (6 sticks for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• Ground cloves
• Freshly grated nutmeg
• Salt
• 1/2 cup Calvados, or other brandy (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together cider, sugar, spices, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Remove from heat; pour in brandy, if desired. Strain into a pitcher; discard solids. Serve in mugs, garnished with cinnamon sticks.

Roasted Pineapple Hot-Buttered Rum

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and pod reserved
• 3 1/2 ounces (7 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large pineapple (6 pounds)
• 8 green cardamom pods, crushed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons whole allspice berries
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup dark rum (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with nonstick baking mats. Mix 1 cup sugar, the vanilla seeds, and 5 tablespoons butter. Slice 1/2 inch from both ends of pineapple, and discard. Cut 2 slices crosswise, 3/4 inch thick, and set aside. Peel the remaining pineapple, and slice into 3/4-inch-thick spears, working around core. Discard core.
2. Divide half the butter mixture between baking sheets, dropping it by rounded teaspoons onto mats. Arrange pineapple spears and rounds in a single layer on top of butter mixture. Top pineapple with spoonfuls of remaining butter mixture. Roast, rotating pans and basting with pan juices after 15 minutes, for 30 minutes. Flip pineapple, then roast until dark golden brown, about 30 minutes more. Let cool for 5 minutes. Cut rounds into 8 wedges, and reserve for garnish.
3. Meanwhile, bring reserved vanilla pod, cardamom, allspice berries, water, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat, and let stand for 30 minutes. Strain, and discard solids. Working in batches, blend liquid and roasted-pineapple spears with their pan juices on low speed until coarsely pureed. Increase speed to high, and process until smooth, about 2 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve into a medium saucepan, pressing firmly on solids. Discard solids.
4. Heat pineapple mixture over low heat until heated through, then add rum if using. Divide among glasses, and top each with some of the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and reserved pineapple wedges.

Classic Egg Nog

Ingredients

• 2 quarts whole milk
• 2 2/3 cups sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped
• 16 large egg yolks
• 2 cups cold heavy cream
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/2 cup dark rum
• Freshly grated nutmeg, for sprinkling

Directions

1. Heat milk, sugar, and vanilla bean and seeds in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking until sugar has dissolved. Whisk yolks in a large bowl. Pour hot milk mixture into yolks in a slow, steady stream, whisking.
2. Return milk-yolk mixture to pan, and cook over medium-low heat, whisking often, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 20 minutes (do not let simmer). Pour through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard bean. Whisk in cream, bourbon, and rum. Let cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour (up to 1 day). Serve sprinkled with nutmeg.

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