a balanced diet is a cookie in each hand

Except, here in England we call them biscuits.

If you want something really Christmas themed, then Tieghan Gerard at Half Baked Harvest offers us The Santa Clause Cookies, (I once saw a Tim Allen movie called The Santa Clause, wasn’t half bad for a Christmas film).

The Santa Clause Cookies

Well now, Joy the Baker has posted these colourful Chocolate Peppermint Black and Marble Cookies on her website.   Joy says these are tender and caky, and I believe her.  (Is caky a word?)

Chocolate Peppermint Black and Marble Cookies

Jessica Merchant at How Sweet Eats has a fantastic 2020 Holiday Baking List.  I really like the look and sound of these Bourbon Soaked Cherry Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.  And not just because of the great name she’s given these alcoholic gems.

Bourbon Soaked Cherry Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

From Dana, The Minimalist Baker how about 27 Easy Vegan Cookie Recipes, perfect for holiday baking, including these Perfect Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies.  Marvelous.

Perfect Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

I happen to like chocolate chip cookies, so from Alanna the Bojon Gourmet we have her recipe for Magical Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Nut-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)…..  Perhaps they only exist in our zero calorie imaginations.

Magical Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Our big collection this week is from Good Houskeeping; 90 Irresistibly Good Christmas Cookies to Make this Season.  From which I’ve chosen to feature these very festive Chai Trees and Snowflake Cookies.

Chai Trees and Snowflake Cookies

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jack collier

jackcollier7@talktalk.net

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