Saturday, December 21, 2024

Cookie Fun

They picked the day and time. I had the dough made and the set up ready. 

It was a little after 11:00 on Saturday morning, Dec. 21st, Solstice morning. For the first batch, Jill took the lead on rolling out the dough and cutting out the gingerbread animals. Jake manned the oven. Irene, Isaac, and Seila picked out their favorite cutters to use. Jake named me CEO, agreeing that Executives don't actually have to do the work. 

When the gingerbread was baked, it was time for the sugar cookies with sprinkles. 

Isaac and Seila were protecting us with their masks since they were just getting over some bug. 

These cookies are very delicately crafted, some times one sprinkle at a time. 

I had my iPhone music playing on our sound system, but I got busy and Jake took over with his phone, taking requests using Spotify. The selections were varied.
Notice some Scandinavian heritiage cookies? 


We snacked on cheese, crackers, and apple slices in place of lunch, and kept going, now on to decorating the gingerbread with frosting features. 

Tom took over KP duty. 

Here is our menagerie, with a few trucks, cars, and ferry boats in the mix. 

And then they were gone and it was quiet. 

The cookie tradition has been sustained for at least one more year. Everyone is happy about that.

Happy Solstice! Merry Christmas! May your memories be merry and bright. 



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9 comments:

  1. KayDecember 21, 2024 at 5:31 PM

    This is just so much fun! What a fabulous, delicious holiday tradition.

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  2. DrumMajorDecember 21, 2024 at 8:49 PM

    What a talented family! Linda in Kansas

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  3. Granny MarigoldDecember 21, 2024 at 9:40 PM

    Now that's an amazing quantity of cookies...all most creatively decorated!! 🍪🍪🍪

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  4. DJanDecember 22, 2024 at 8:52 AM

    Once again, the cookies look fabulous. Such a great tradition. I hope it goes on many more years and that I'll be able to see it.

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  5. RedDecember 22, 2024 at 9:35 AM

    a great tradition took place one again. It's more than just cookies but family togetherness.

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  6. MaebemeDecember 22, 2024 at 9:52 AM

    What a fun day! The cookies look very tasty.

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  7. Honolulu AuntyDecember 22, 2024 at 11:07 AM

    How delightful! The makings are what make it so special.

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  8. CatherineDecember 22, 2024 at 11:33 AM

    Good job Linda! Such nice cookies, have a Merry Christmas with all your family.

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  9. ronandrosi.blogspot.comDecember 25, 2024 at 9:59 AM

    Every year I think about quitting making cookies...this year I decided to include a set of recipes with the cookie baskets. Who knows if anyone will take over, but at least they can if they choose. :)

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