This year, we have 6 different types of cookies on the official cookie tray. Each cookie was made with family involvement, reflecting nostalgic recipes and new experiments, showcasing a blend of tradition and creativity in baking.

Frosted Sugar Cut-Outs – These have almond and vanilla extracts. My niece and I made them together. Niece, Mom, and I, frosted and decorated with cream cheese frosting.

Peanut Butter Blossoms – My niece and I made these rolled in red sanding sugar.

Cranberry Shortbread – Back by popular demand (from me), I made these for the second year.

Blackberry Brandy Cut-Outs – My Mom requested these. I used to make these, but it may have been 25 years since the last time.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars – I tried these for the first time this year. They are good but maybe not good enough for our taste to make the tray next year.

Gingerbread Men with Buttercream Frosting – My Dad requested these. It is a nostalgic recipe with butterscotch pudding mix.