Cookie Day

I invited Katie over to bake some cookies while Mom and I sort of hung out.

Okay, so that wasn't the plan, but if you examine the list below, you'll see that Katie is the master baker--organized and methodical, this nurse-by-day kept us on track and the oven occupied. Promotion much deserved!

We each brought our own strengths to the table. Mom, with her years of cookie experience, was able to tell when the gingerbread was done and what substitutions were appropriate. I was great at standing frozen in one spot, trying to remember what I was supposed to do next.

1. checkerboard shortbread
Primary baker: Diana
2. oatmeal cranberry white chocolate chip
Primary baker: Mom
3. gingerbread
Dough: Katie
Primary baker: Diana
4. cutout with sprinkles
Primary baker: Katie
5. chocolate peanut butter cup
Primary baker: Katie
6. candy cane
Primary baker: Katie
7. fruitcake
Primary baker: Katie
8. fudge
Primary maker: Katie
9. cutout with sprinkles
We had a 12th cookie, but I accidentally put the dough in the freezer, after which it remained hard as a rock for the next three hours.
10. blueberry jam thumbprints
Primary baker: Katie
(Rolled in coconut, dense and substantial, perfect with coffee: My favorite this year!)
11. pecan shortbread
Primary baker: Diana
12. molasses
Dough: Katie
Primary baker: Mom