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Bake or Break’s Holiday Gift Guide for Bakers

Not that long ago, I was one of those annoying people who had their holiday shopping done by November. Those days are far behind me. While you won’t see me among the throngs fighting crowds on Christmas Eve, I could very well be found scouring the internet for gifts and paying extra for overnight shipping.

Whether your shopping habits are methodical or frenzied, I think you’ll find this list useful for the bakers in your life or maybe even for yourself.

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Weekly Mix: Chocolate!

Happy Friday, my baking friends! I hope you’ve all had a great week. I spent the week visiting family and friends in Mississippi and celebrating an early Christmas. I am happy to be back home now and am ready to get back into the kitchen!

I’m also hoping you’ve enjoyed my little Cookie Week on BoB this week. If you missed anything, here’s a little recap:

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Almond-Apricot Sandwich Cookies

If you’re looking for cookies that are quick and easy but look like anything but, look no further. And, honestly, aren’t we always looking for those kinds of desserts?

These little almond cookies are not too sweet. And, actually, they’re pretty tasty on their own. They can be made in one bowl. That’s always a plus, but especially so when I’m doing so much baking.

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Cornmeal Cookies

I love chocolate and nuts and really just about anything in my cookies. During the holidays, our inner bakers tend to go into overdrive and set sights on the more decadent desserts. Sometimes it’s nice to have something a little more understated. That’s where these cookies come into play.

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Turtle Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

As someone who is a fan of cheesecake, chocolate, nuts, and caramel, it’s no surprise that I would enjoy turtle cheesecake. Not the ubiquitous mass-produced kind, but the actual homemade variety.

Cheesecake is not that difficult to make, but it is time-consuming. So, for the holidays, I thought it might be a grand idea to take all of those delicious elements and condense them into cookies. Boy, was I right!

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