Favorite Freaking Christmas Cookies

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:25 pm

Naturally home baked rule but Royal Dansk has always been in my top 10 list. I had to demote them as theyve disappointed me. Theyre not as buttery as they used to be and they are putting more of the ones with the sugar crystals on top in the tin.

My favorite home baked are Krumkake's and Sandbakel's.

Both are Norweigen delights passed down through the generations.

What are your favorites?

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:36 pm

scottish shortbread..!! :-4

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Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:38 pm

Nomad;1261858 wrote: Naturally home baked rule but Royal Dansk has always been in my top 10 list. I had to demote them as theyve disappointed me. Theyre not as buttery as they used to be and they are putting more of the ones with the sugar crystals on top in the tin.

My favorite home baked are Krumkake's and Sandbakel's.

Both are Norweigen delights passed down through the generations.

What are your favorites?
I favour Traditional Scottish Shortbread in the season of festivity although I have been know to dally along the Danish selection myself only to be bitterly disapointed. One much prefers Butter shortbread if given a choice. ( On the left) On the right, I favour the Swiss variety with a generous portion of Icing.

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Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:40 pm

I also favour a Stollen at the Yuletime period.

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kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:49 pm

CARLA;1261862 wrote: scottish shortbread..!! :-4

yummy, love scottish shortbread

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:49 pm

Nomad;1261858 wrote: Naturally home baked rule but Royal Dansk has always been in my top 10 list. I had to demote them as theyve disappointed me. Theyre not as buttery as they used to be and they are putting more of the ones with the sugar crystals on top in the tin.

My favorite home baked are Krumkake's and Sandbakel's.

Both are Norweigen delights passed down through the generations.

What are your favorites?

I've never found those buttery, that's why I make my own.

They do sell really buttery shortbread where I go shopping in the bakery section, as I find all regular brands are not real shortbread.

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:16 pm

Cow Patties.... they look exactly like what they are called, but OMG!!!!:-4

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:09 pm

flopstock;1261873 wrote: Cow Patties.... they look exactly like what they are called, but OMG!!!!:-4

I probably would have been surprised if you had said anything else.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:23 pm

Doesn't matter what time of year it is, my favorite cookie is always gonna be chocolate chip.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:35 pm

Hope6;1261899 wrote: Doesn't matter what time of year it is, my favorite cookie is always gonna be chocolate chip.

Chocolate chip does not meet holiday freaking cookie criteria.

- 2 pts.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:38 pm

Nomad;1261904 wrote: Chocolate chip does not meet holiday freaking cookie criteria.

- 2 pts.

LOL well, I am planning to try some gingerbread ones for Jacob this year, he's been asking for them.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:50 pm

Hope6;1261899 wrote: Doesn't matter what time of year it is, my favorite cookie is always gonna be chocolate chip.

soft peanut butter for me.:wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:51 pm

Nomad;1261904 wrote: Chocolate chip does not meet holiday freaking cookie criteria.

- 2 pts.

stick a cherry on it!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:21 pm

Nomad;1261894 wrote: I probably would have been surprised if you had said anything else.

I'll send you some and you'll eat the entire batch in one sitting, swear to god!:D

sharedfastlane · Post by **sharedfastlane** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:05 pm

THESE don't really qualify but wanted to share my love. Marks & Spencer's Meringue Nests - they have changed a bit sadly I think they have changed the recipe, but when I first had them 2 years ago they were chewy in the centre and crumbly outside. Messy to eat and if I buy a box of 8 it's very hard to only eat two. Sooo much sugar - very bad - drool!

sharedfastlane · Post by **sharedfastlane** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:54 pm

Ah - thread petered out!

Still want to say...tried some yesterday and they are as good again! Crumbly, spill_all_over_ your top outside and "chewychewy" inside.

:yh_drool

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 3:31 pm

My own sugar cookies from scratch...cutting them out....baking, then frosting and decorating. So yummy!! :-4

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:10 pm

shelbell;1264685 wrote: My own sugar cookies from scratch...cutting them out....baking, then frosting and decorating. So yummy!! :-4

so when does this take place?:yh_rotfl

sharedfastlane · Post by **sharedfastlane** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:27 am

shelbell;1264685 wrote: My own sugar cookies from scratch...cutting them out....baking, then frosting and decorating. So yummy!! :-4

Yes, I've only fallen into the realisation Cooking can be very Zen in these last few years. For me its...recipe sourced from T'Internet, only if they show a photo, Radio on , Conversation about Problems banned and ... let Alchemy Commence!

:yh_love

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 4:38 am

I usually make a batch of "White Christmas" ... not sure if it's "freaking" or even really a "cookie" but it's traditional for this time of the year. Shortbread here is for New Year.

Exclusively Food: White Christmas Recipe

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Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:37 am

Has to be shortbread, any shortbread, chocolate coated, choc chips, nuts, the lot.

In Scotland I had a scottish mess:yh_rotfl ( no not in my knickers:wah:)

Meringues broken up , pieces of shortbread, chopped strawberries and cream all mixed in a glass dish served with sumptuous vanilla icecream.....Freakin Holiday Orgasmic heaven!!!

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:02 pm

Odie;1264702 wrote: so when does this take place?:yh_rotfl

Me, the girls, and last year even grandson, make them about 2 weeks before Christmas and homemade fudge too. We usually make about 15-16 dozen cookies. I just don't know if I'll have the heart to do it this year...Grant would always come in the kitchen and stealing cookies. I"m not even sure I'm going to be able to celebrate Christmas this year.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:59 pm

Who makes and eats cookies at Christmas!! You're all cuckoo, you eat Chocolate Log, Christmas Pudding, Quality street and Roses not biscuits, you can eat them any time of the year!! :rolleyes::wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 5:21 pm

Betty Boop;1264907 wrote: Who makes and eats cookies at Christmas!! You're all cuckoo, you eat Chocolate Log, Christmas Pudding, Quality street and Roses not biscuits, you can eat them any time of the year!! :rolleyes::wah:

I make tons of shortbread's, chocolate peanut butter balls and oatmeal/coconut choc drops, so when I want a few...they're still there!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl