We are officially into the holiday season. Hanukkah begins soon and Christmas parties start in full force this week. When you visit friends and family for swanky soirees, its nice to take something special along with you. Your neighbors and coworkers also need a little token to know you are thinking of them during the holiday season. With money tight this year, there has never been a better time to bake homemade cookies and other sweets as holiday gifts made with loving care.Cookies are an easy option for both the beginner and advanced baker. Select cookie cutters in various shapes like stars, trees, gingerbread men, snowflakes, wreaths or make rustic cookies with a medium sized ice cream scoop. Cookies can be decorated with candy, powdered sugar, colored sanding sugar or other festive edible ingredients.
Make your homemade gift really shine with the packaging. Decorative holiday tins, lined with waxed paper, are a classic container but there are also more creative options. Simple brown paper bakery boxes can be dressed up for the season by tying a colorful ribbon around the box and adding a sparking ornament or sprig of holiday greenery. Chinese takeout boxes available in a variety of colors are great for stacking larger cookies and the handles are perfect for transporting hefty quantities of your baked goods at once. Bake a batch of cookies today and watch the smiles light up the night.
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