Gifts from the Kitchen

A personalized gift bag full of homemade cookies is a holiday present everyone is sure to enjoy. Try these ideas that your hostess is sure to love.

Decorative Cookie Gift

Stack cutout cookies in a baking cup encircled with a matching ribbon. Place the filled cup into a "cello" bag. Using pinking shears, make a zigzag cut to the top of the bag. String a copy of the recipe and a glittery initial of the recipient on a ribbon and secure bag with a bow. Use the following tips for picture-perfect cookies every time.

Baking Sheets

Nordicware's Covered Half Sheet comes with a plastic storage lid. Kaiser's ExtraordinAire insulated cookie sheet helps prevent burning. The pebbled pattern of Doughmakers' Grand cookie sheet ensures even browning.

For best results: Preheat oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Leave about 2 inches clearance on the sides of the sheets so that the hot air circulates properly. Rotate pans to ensure even baking.

Space Saver

This stackable 3-tiered cooling rack from Kitchen Krafts triples space on the countertop and prevents your cookies from becoming soggy or misshapen while cooling. Layers fold down for easy storage. 10" X 14".

Great Source

Dress up cookies with a sprinkle of sparkly sugar, "pearls," or wintry snowflakes before baking. These delicate "decoratifs" from India Tree make any cookies extra special; cheftools.com.

Wrapping Tips

Wax-coated tissue paper and metallic wrapping papers are ideal for packaging baked gifts; papermart.com. Before using decorative papers, wrap cooled cookies in a layer of waxed or parchment paper to maintain flavor.

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