These Holiday Cookie Baking Essentials are some of the best ideas for the season.
Especially if you are like me and do a bit of cookie baking for the holidays.
Holiday Cookie Baking Essentials
I am someone who does a lot of baking for the holidays.
Obviously, more of that I like to bake is sugar free this time of the year. However, sometimes I will bake with sugar in order to share my goodies with the wonderful people in my life.
As you can tell, there are a lot of cookies to bake when you cook for so many people.
As a result, I have to keep things interesting. Also, I need to keep my baking efficient using a lot of the ideas listed below.
I should mention that baking with sugar alternatives is pretty easy to do.
There are a lot of choices of sugar alternatives that you can use when you bake. Anyone wanting to learn more about baking with sugar alternatives can see learn more in The Sugar Free Baking Guide here.
Here are some great cookie recipes that you may like.
- The Best Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- No Added Sugar Oatmeal and Raisin Cookies.
- Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies.
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You can check out my guide on baking with sugar alternatives on Amazon
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Holiday Treat Boxes –
While I like to bake, I don’t always need to keep and especially, eat what I bake. Thus, baked cookies make for a great holiday gift idea.!
Here are some cool boxed that you could use to house your holiday cookie gifts!
Fun Express Gingerbread House Cardboard Christmas Treat Boxes
24 Pieces Boxes Candy Boxes
Special design and Simple assembly required.
3 Cute Styles, each 8 pieces, total 24 Pieces.
Size: 3.74“ *3.74“ * 3.15”.
Perfect For Your Holiday Party.
Holiday Snowflake Bakery Boxes.
Measures: 7″ x 3 1/4″ x 2″
Made of Cardboard
These long Snowflake Cookie Boxes are the perfect size for giving away a variety of Christmas cookies.
Fill with homemade holiday treats or assorted Christmas candy and pass out to friends, family and co-workers.
Set of 12 Boxes
Holiday Snowman Gift Boxes
12 Snowman Gift Boxes Per Sale
Great for Holiday Gift Giving!
Too Cute and Fun for all Winter occasions!
Measures:6″ x 4 1/2″
Silicone Baking Mat Set
I was once a huge fan of using these. I like how baked goodies just fly off of them. Plus, they are reusable.
I would have to admit that these days I am more into parchment paper because I can cut those to size. However, baking mats really give you a good bang for the buck when you are baking. You will get a lot of use out of these.
Silicone Baking Mat Set
A must have upgrade for disposable parchment paper, wax paper, or aluminum tin foil as they can be used over and over again, utilizing their far superior non sticking qualities. Additionally, they are great for placing under bubbling hot casseroles, kneading or rolling
OVEN SAFE, WITH FOOD GRADE SILICONE: oven-safe up to 500 degrees F, they can be used in all types of ovens, except direct-fire ones. They transfer the heat evenly throughout their surface, and they feature a nonstick surface that allows for effortless food removal
Non-toxic, BPA free, eco-friendly, non-staining and odor free
NO SCRUBBING, SOAKING OR ANY CLEANING HASSLE: They will be clean and ready to use again literally within seconds. Just wash with warm, soapy water and allow them to air dry
Cookie Baking Sheets Parchment Paper
This is for the..lazier.. person (raises hand). What could be easier than parchment paper that is precut??
Reynolds Kitchens Cookie Baking Sheets Parchment Paper
Perfectly sized, pre-cut for standard cookie sheets
Folded sheets lay flat out of the box, so it won’t curl or roll
1” and 2” gridmarks make spacing dough easy
Cookies slide right off making clean up a breeze. Oven safe up to 425° F
12” x 16” non-stick pre-cut natural parchment paper sheet
Pearlized Gold Sprinkles, 3.8 oz. Edible Gold Glitter
Warning- these have about 3 grams of sprinkles in a teaspoon.But, they sure are cool! If you want sugar free sprinkles go here.
Pearlized Gold Sprinkles, Edible Gold Glitter
gold sprinkles add a sophisticated look to baked goods
Includes gold and white sparkling sugars, gold and white nonpareils, plus white jimmies
Color: Gold and white
Net weight: 3.8 oz. (110 g)
Made in a facility that also processes wheat
Cookie Press
I call this a “Cookie Gun” probably because I am old school.
But, I have to tell you, this thing can get your through holiday cookie baking in a snap! And your cookies will look amazing. 🙂
Cookie Press with Stainless Steel Disks and Storage Case
Creates consistent cookies every time
Non-slip base keeps Press steady while dispensing dough
Comfortable lever designed for repetitive use
Clear cylinder shows remaining dough, disassembles for easy loading and cleaning
Includes Storage Case with 12 Stainless Steel Disks: Daisy, Flower, Sunflower, Fleur-de-lis, Butterfly, Bear, Shell, Leaf, Heart, Snowflake, Tree and Wreath
Christmas Disk Set
This is the disk set that can go in addition to the one that comes with the cookie cutter above.
This even has a Santa disk!
Christmas Disk Set
For use with the OXO Good Grips Cookie Press with Disk Storage Case
Set includes six festive disks for holiday inspired cookies, including: Joy, Snowman, Bow, Star, Snowflake, and Santa
Disks are made of durable stainless steel that won’t rust or lose definition
Fits in current disk storage case
Dishwasher safe
Stainless Steel Cookie Scoop
Make perfectly similar sized cookies when you use a scoop. This works ever so wonderfully with chocolate chip cookies, as I would know.
I also use this for more than cookie baking!
Stainless Steel Cookie Scoop for Baking – Medium Size – Durable Cookie Dough Scooper
The diameter of this scoop is 1.7 inch which can holds 1.5 tablespoons of dough perfect for all recipes, yields 2-3/4″ diameter cookies
It’s made from 18/8 stainless steel, mirror polished, heavy duty and durable
Heavy-duty spring action releases food easily
Great for scoop and drop cookie dough, use to make meatballs, to make fruit/melon balls
Dishwasher safe
3-Tier Cooling Rack for Cookies
A space saver for sure! This three tier cooling rack makes a lot of sense to me!
3-Tier Cooling Rack for Cookies
Stacked cooling racks let you cool dozens of cookies or 3 cakes all at once without taking up a lot of space
Reinforced non-stick coating for easy release and quick cleanup
Each rack measures 15.9 x 9.9 in. (40.4 x 25.1 cm)
Christmas Cookie Cutter Set with Recipe Cards
This 11 piece set really contains all of the cookie cutters you would probably need for holiday baking.
Christmas Cookie Cutter Set with Recipe Card – 11 Pieces
This 11 piece cookie cutter set from Ann Clark is perfect for making a variety of holiday themed cookies and treats. Have fun decorating candy canes, gingerbread men, reindeer, snowmen, Christmas lights, Christmas trees, stars, angels, mittens and sweaters!
Hand wash and dry immediately; not dishwasher safe. Use as a pancake mold, or for cutting cookie dough, fondant, soft fruits, bread, sandwiches, cheese, or craft clay.
RECIPE BOOK INCLUDED – It’s easy to get baking and cookie decorating with these fun shapes and the recipe book included with every set.
Hanukkah Cookie Cutters
Anyone who has looked for these in the stores knows how hard they are to find!
Metal Hanukkah Cookie Cutters
Stainless steel
3 assorted shapes
Great hostess gift
Holiday Grippy Cookie Cutters
I’m including this Holiday Grippy Cookie Cutter set because they are especially easy for kids to use. These are also good for kids who like to play with Play Doh.
Holiday Grippy Cookie Cutters, Set of 4
Safe, easy cutting, with a comfortable grip and deep plastic sides. Four shapes include stocking, tree, star and gingerbread boy
Holiday Cookie Baking Essentials
