"Cookies are a quintessential holiday bake, at least in part because they're great gifts, according to Vaughn Vreeland, author of "Cookies: The Best Recipes for the Perfect Anytime Treat" and leader of the New York Times' Cookie Week this year. Vreeland, a recipe creator, writer and video host for @nytcooking, weighed in with a few tips on how to make the most of your holiday cooking this season."
""Nothing says I love you more than a cookie," he says. The task takes time, intention, and tactile effort to complete, pulling together expressions of care using several different love languages, he explains. "It's not just something you buy on Amazon that gets there in two days," he says. Plus, baking cookies together can be a great way to spend time with family and friends. Especially for novice bakers, it helps to start with supplies that will set you up for success, he advises."
"Pick up cute kitchen towels or a colorful mat, and queue up a festive playlist that'll make being in the kitchen fun. Maybe invite a friend over. And make plans to share your creations with as many people as possible, he says. "Nostalgia is a big part of the thread that weaves into the fabric of the holidays," Vreeland says."
"It can also help to find ways to incorporate unexpected flavors amid traditional ones. Seasonal flavors tend to be spicy, warming and uplifting, so flavors like gingerbread and peppermint, or boozy and warming combos are a safe bet. But Vreeland's cookbook also contains some creative recipes to blend traditional holiday beverage flavors with cookies - like eggnog snickerdoodles or gingerbread latte cookies. "I think what's nice is there is a cookie for everyone in the book," he says."
Homemade cookies serve as heartfelt holiday gifts that require time, intention and hands-on effort to convey care. Baking cookies together fosters connection with family and friends and can be approachable for novice bakers with the right supplies. Small touches—cute towels, a colorful mat and a festive playlist—make the kitchen experience enjoyable. Sharing batches widely taps into nostalgia and holiday warmth. Seasonal flavors tend to be spicy, warming and uplifting, with gingerbread, peppermint and boozy combinations recommended. Creative recipes can blend holiday beverages like eggnog or gingerbread lattes into cookies, offering variety so there is a cookie for everyone.
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