Baking for the Holidays

Do you ever have people to buy for that have everything? Or you just don't know what to get them? Or how about those people who tell you, "don't get me anything" but you know you need to get them something (ahem, my dad)?

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My name is Amanda, and I blog over here. I'm so thankful that Jana is allowing me to come and spend some time with you today!!! I'm hoping Jana is enjoying her break and her time to get adjusted!

That's me and my wonderful hubby, Aaron.

My husband and I are expecting our little one in mid-January! I can't wait!

Anyway, back to those questions.

You wouldn't happen to know anyone like that right??? I wish I didn't and I'm sure all of you have at least one of those people.

For me, one of the hardest people to shop for is my father. I never have any idea what to get him, I mean, a guy can only use so many pairs of socks right? So a few years ago, when my husband and I were just dating, I would make my then boyfriend lots of baked goods when I'd go visit. Dad would ask, "Where's mine?" So that got me thinking, "Hey, dad really likes it when I bake for him." So probably since 2008, I haven't really gotten my dad any gifts. Instead, I bake.

My dad and mom :) (No wonder I don't have eyes when I laugh, they don't either.)

Last year for Christmas, I also had some people I wasn't exactly sure what to get for Christmas either, my sister's boyfriend, my sister-in-law's boyfriend, my father-in-law and a few others. So what did I do? Got in the kitchen of course. I was also a nanny at the time so the girls I watched thought this was the greatest thing in the world. They loved to help me bake.

Last year, I made these cookies:

Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

Oh, how the girls, LOVED using the cookie cutters, and putting on the frosting, only ours didn't look as nice (they were 1 & 3).

and some of these:

Chocolate Candy Canes

Wanna keep two little ones busy for a while? Put some candy canes in a container with a lid and let them throw it at the floor in an attempt to break up the candy canes.

Well, if you forget to bring your blender, this is your best bet, however, it's not very efficient. At least the kids have fun! :) (And that's an understatement.)

Along with those, we made some dipped pretzels, some were dipped in chocolate, some in white chocolate, and others in butterscotch. These were a huge hit with my family. My uncle particularly liked the butterscotch ones because they were so different.

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This year, here are some of the recipes I hope to make.

Mint Chocolate Delight cookies from Baked Perfection

Don't they just look darling?

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I will use my own brownie recipe, but aren't these so stinking cute??? I will have to make these. So simple, and yet perfect!

Ok, ok, I think I do too much chocolate, let's give everyone else a chocolate break (everyone but me of course).

Reindeer Feed

How simple is that? Rice Chex, White Chocolate and candy canes. Super PRETTY!

Super Easy, Super Amazing Coconut macaroons

My hubby and I finished them up in an evening. Yup, that good. Or bad depending on your perspective ;)

And the last one for now, especially picked for my gingerbread loving hubby:

White Chocolate topped Gingerbread

What do you think? Do you have any Christmas cookies that are "go-tos" in your house? I'm just getting started on this baking journey but I love it! I'd love to hear some of your thoughts!!!

Thanks for spending some time with me!

Praying your family has a Merry Christmas!

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Isaiah 9:6

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