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Christmas Cookies

 About a week before Christmas day Don asked me if I planned to make Christmas cookies. I had been thinking about making what was the traditional (and easiest) batch of shortbread cookies from my family. So one afternoon I made a batch.

Don got home and saw them cooling on the rack. "What kind of fudge is that?"

"It's not fudge. It's shortbread. That's what kind of cookie I always used to make for Christmas."

"But these are not Christmas cookies. Christmas cookies are shaped like Santa and sleighs and reindeer and angels. They have frosting and sprinkles on them. That's what my mother always made. She rolled out a huge batch of dough and let us help decorate them."

"Does this kitchen look like it has room for that? (Condo kitchen is beyond tiny) And don't think I am spending the rest of my life trying to live up to expectations set by your mother, Mr. I-have-mommy-issues."

Good grief!

I did see a small package of tree shaped cookies at the grocery store. I made some icing and let him decorate.

But he is still whining about my not knowing how to make proper Christmas cookies.

My grandson was quite upset by this story (don't say anything bad about his grandma, God love him) but it makes me laugh.


Linda Reeder sets a damn high bar when it comes to Christmas cookies.

Comments

  1. AnonymousDecember 27, 2020 at 9:54 PM

    Why doesn't Don figure out how to make the cookies? Maybe you should be whining about him not knowing how to make them.

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  2. Linda ReederDecember 27, 2020 at 10:49 PM

    Well, I was not expecting that last line. I got a good laugh out of it.

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  3. OlgaDecember 28, 2020 at 7:40 AM

    He can make cookies. We just like to banter. It's all in fun.

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  4. OlgaDecember 28, 2020 at 7:42 AM

    Linda, I did show him the picture of your cookie table. Just don't be surprised if he shows up at your door next Christmas.

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  5. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)December 28, 2020 at 8:06 AM

    You are so nice. I would have asked if he wanted to make them like his mom, I'd clean up the kitchen and let him have at it. I'll be over here having some tea with a good book.

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  6. MaebemeDecember 28, 2020 at 9:30 AM

    You are absolutely correct, Linda sets a high standard. I think you did well providing the cookies for him to decorate. :)

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  7. Arkansas PattiDecember 28, 2020 at 9:39 AM

    With a little luck those shortbread cookies may become his new favorite. You have a whole year to work on reeducating him.

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  8. gigi-hawaiiDecember 28, 2020 at 11:23 AM

    Eh, tell him to take a hike.

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  9. susie @ persimmon moon cottageDecember 29, 2020 at 6:07 AM

    I use a recipe for fudge that turns out very tasty. You make it in the microwave and it only takes minutes. I never make cookies. It takes me forever, and they are eaten up too fast, and then there's the dishes to do and stuff to be cleaned up.

    My daughter loves to make Christmas cookies. This year she is very pregnant for Christmas, and she still made Christmas cookies. She makes the kind from the refrigerator section and then they have the fun of decorating them. Baby is due to be here between Christmas and January 2.

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  10. OlgaDecember 29, 2020 at 10:45 AM

    Susie, Congrats on a new grandchild, a nice Christmas gift. My fudge was made in the microwave, might be the same one. So simple and it came out perfectly.

    Patti, re-educating is not an option at this stage in life -- for either one of us!

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  11. BarbDecember 29, 2020 at 12:57 PM

    Eh, I did make decorated sugar cookies to send to son this year cause he begged, even in my downsized mini kitchen and promised the same for Valentines day. but I do think next year when he visits we will have a sugar cookie making lessons. Shortbreak and even mexican wedding rings are SO much easier in a small space, lol. Besides I dont actually need to be eating any cookies, or not many.

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  12. RianDecember 29, 2020 at 2:26 PM

    My mother-in-law always made a batch of Christmas goodies (all kinds) and sent them to all her kids on Christmas. I follow her tradition... but that's because I love to bake. But... all my kids (and grandkids) know how to make these goodies, so if needed or wanted, the tradition can go on. And DH makes great whiskey balls!

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  13. BarbaraDecember 29, 2020 at 8:43 PM

    I'm proud of you for making any cookies. You might need to send him to a cooking class so he can enjoy the fun of Christmas cooking. Christmas is full of habits we developed over the years. It is fun to bring them together when we can.

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  14. KayJanuary 2, 2021 at 7:37 PM

    I agree with you about Linda's holiday cookie plate. I just saw them. Good gosh! They are amazing.
    And by the way, I prefer shortbread cookies to sugar cookies any day, decorated or not.
    And yay for your grandson!

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