{"id":1029,"date":"2021-11-30T17:43:19","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T01:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slowbloom.com\/blog\/?p=1029"},"modified":"2021-11-30T17:43:19","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T01:43:19","slug":"holiday-treat-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slowbloom.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/holiday-treat-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Treat Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I made a list of treats I am considering making and some folks wanted the recipes after seeing the list, so I thought I&#8217;d share. Most of these I&#8217;ve made, a couple are things I want to try! I am listing in alpha order, and will note which treats\/dough you can freeze, if you are planning ahead. I don&#8217;t even have a very large freezer and the freezer is my friend.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italymagazine.com\/recipe\/pasticcini-di-mandorla\">almond cookies<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jillbertini\/51624080764\/in\/album-72157718323481377\/\" title=\"Pasticcini di Mandorla\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51624080764_3fed05488f.jpg\" alt=\"Pasticcini di Mandorla\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>These are very soft, once baked. The dough comes together very easily. Will keep in a container for several days. Also I added the wedge of chocolate on the top (from Trader Joe&#8217;s). Play around!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2017\/10\/bakery-style-butter-cookies-the-new-book-is-here\/\">bakery-style butter cookies<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jillbertini\/50951252168\/in\/album-72157718323481377\/\" title=\"Butter cookies\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/50951252168_c70517f838.jpg\" alt=\"Butter cookies\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\"><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>I used a cookie press to make these. For greater success, freeze your cookie sheet before pressing the cookies out!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apt2bbakingco.com\/home\/buttermint-patties\">buttermints<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jillbertini\/51375972467\/in\/album-72157718323481377\/\" title=\"Chocolate covered buttermint\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51375972467_20d83a5eb5.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate covered buttermint\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\"><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>I freeze these! They freeze great! Also freeze the buttermint before dipping.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpr.org\/recipe-vetebullar\">cardamom buns<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jillbertini\/51549193247\/in\/album-72157718323481377\/\" title=\"Swedish buns - vetebullar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51549193247_88680edd72.jpg\" alt=\"Swedish buns - vetebullar\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Buns freeze great. Reheat in toaster oven. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bettycrocker.com\/recipes\/chocolate-crinkle-cookies\/941e22b3-9a48-4fb1-bdb0-27479e76d484\">chocolate crinkles<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A classic. You can make the dough and make the individual balls and then freeze.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2009\/01\/fig-and-walnut-biscotti\/\">fig walnut biscotti<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jillbertini\/50952019462\/in\/album-72157718323481377\/\" title=\"Fig and walnut biscotti\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/50952019462_aba1b22db6.jpg\" alt=\"Fig and walnut biscotti\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\"><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>I would not freeze, but also biscotti is meant to be dry!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cooking.nytimes.com\/recipes\/1019824-kumquat-and-chocolate-yule-log\"><br \/>\nKumquat and Chocolate Yule log<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I saw this recipe and decided if I was ever going to make a yule log, it should be this one. I have never made one. Wish me luck!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cooking.nytimes.com\/recipes\/1020650-marbled-tahini-cookies\">Marbled tahini cookies<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jillbertini\/50953960833\/in\/album-72157718323481377\/\" title=\"Marbled tahini shortbread\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/50953960833_3ec068e95a.jpg\" alt=\"Marbled tahini shortbread\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\"><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Can definitely freeze the log of dough, then slice and bake!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dimitrasdishes.com\/pistachio-cardamom-kourambiedes-greek-holiday-shortbread-cookies\/\">pistachio cardamom cookies<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jillbertini\/51713166527\/in\/album-72157718323481377\/\" title=\"Pistachio cardamom cookies\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51713166527_bd9e754d1b.jpg\" alt=\"Pistachio cardamom cookies\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\"><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Just like the chocolate crinkles, you can form the cookies and then freeze until you are ready to bake!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2015\/12\/unfussy-rugelach\/\">rugelach<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jillbertini\/50951923116\/in\/album-72157718323481377\/\" title=\"Rugelach\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/50951923116_f4f395cd27.jpg\" alt=\"Rugelach\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\"><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>I love this recipe because there are many places you can stop and then pick up and do the next step. Make the dough, chill\/freeze. Make the filling. Roll out dough and form log and then freeze. Slice and bake when ready. You can also freeze the cookies after they are baked. It&#8217;s great.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/perisplaceforrecipes.com\/recipe\/show\/115\/Scotchmallows\">scotchmallows<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I just made marshmallows for the first time and a co-worker had mentioned getting a scotchmallow, and since I&#8217;ve successfully made caramel previously and gotten the hang of dipping in chocolate, I figured I could challenge myself. Another thing I will report back on. Also someone on the internet told me I could replace some of the water in the marshmallow recipe with BOOZE. Amaretto is probably the best option for what&#8217;s in my cupboard.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/thumbprint-cookies\/\">thumbprint cookies<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jillbertini\/51004956732\/in\/album-72157718323481377\/\" title=\"Chocolate thumbprint\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51004956732_698e0d52f4.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate thumbprint\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\"><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>I make these about once a month I think. They never last long in my house. I often put chocolate ganache in the dip. If you do that, bake the cookie first and add the ganache after the cookies have cooled.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2019\/12\/unfussy-sugar-cookies\/\">unfussy sugar cookies<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jillbertini\/50951911466\/in\/album-72157718323481377\/\" title=\"Unfussy Sugar Cookie\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/50951911466_502321a875.jpg\" alt=\"Unfussy Sugar Cookie\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\"><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>I had a lot of fun playing with the colors and marbling the Royal icing on these.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_pop\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/button100x23.png\" style=\"border:0px; width:100; height: 23; \" alt=\"Share Button\" \/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services=new Array(\"Twitter\",\"Facebook\",\"Linkedin\",\"StumbleUpon\",\"Reddit\",\"Print\");var hupso_icon_type = \"labels\";var hupso_background=\"#EAF4FF\";var hupso_border=\"#66CCFF\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_url=\"\";var hupso_title=\"Holiday%20Treat%20Planning\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/share.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I made a list of treats I am considering making and some folks wanted the recipes after seeing the list, so I thought I&#8217;d share. 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