kittykats1's blog post - it continues....

More frigging cookies. I feel like a galley slave, but with a spatula instead of an oar. Who's idea was this cookie party anyhow? I must bring a minimum of 2 dozen per type of cookie. I am expected to bring at least 3 separate types of cookie. The lemon shortbread was a dud last night, I am just not a fan of them. They will not be one of the three. The Chocolate fudge crackles were awesome. A test batch of macaroons are currently in the oven and peppermint meringues will be tested later today along with whatever recipe catches my eye. I am going crazy I think.

This party is the official start to my holiday baking regimen that will consume the most of my waking hours till Christmas. Caramel corn, cranberry bread, spice bread, cookies; an endless parade of cookies and the gingerbread house. All made from scratch. By the end of it all I will look like a flour coated zombie; reeking of vanilla and almond extract, my hands coated in butter, cinnamon stains on my fingernails...My god, how horribly un-sexy does that sound? I am grateful this only happens once a year.

BTW, the macaroons just came out of the oven. GORGEOUS. Absolutely pretty as a picture. I must be insane because the sight of such baked perfection is making me excited...ack!


Puurrs to all,

Currently listening to: Christmas carols