Christmas 2020 - a time of social distancing and doing holiday time differently. Making and decorating cookies with my nieces and nephews was the best part of celebrating Advent. Because we didn't want to risk contracting Covid-19 from each other, we elected to make cookies that felt 'Christmas-y'. You can use this book as a starter for your own Advent cookie adventures.
Bake your way through Advent with 28 delightful cookie recipes that bring joy, tradition, and faith to your holiday season! What started as a heartfelt solution during the 2020 pandemic has become a beloved family tradition-and now it can be yours too. Auntie's Advent Cookie Calendar transforms the countdown to Christmas into a delicious adventure, with one unique cookie recipe for each day from the First Sunday of Advent through the last day of Advent. Perfect for families, bakers, and holiday enthusiasts who want to: Create meaningful Christmas traditions with children Combine faith and baking through daily Advent prayers Explore healthier cookie alternatives alongside classic favorites Build baking skills with recipes ranging from no-bake to advanced Make memories in the kitchen during the holiday season
Inside You'll Discover: 28 diverse cookie recipes - from no-bake energy bites to classic Christmas cookies Healthy options included - gluten-free, vegan, and lower-sugar alternatives Family-friendly format - recipes tested with kids in mind Daily Advent prayers - connect your baking to the spiritual meaning of the season Flexible difficulty levels - recipes for beginners to experienced bakers Creative twists - Wookie Cookies, Scooby Doo Cookies, and Snowman Cookies to delight kids
Recipe Highlights Include: Shaggy's Carrot Cookies & No-Bake Chocolate Energy Bites Snowball Cookies & Mini Fruit Pizzas Healthy Thumbprint Cookies & Blueberriest Waffle Cookies Ever Crescent Moon Cookies & Classic Lemon Bars Pecan Pie Cookies & Kris Krinkle Cookies Plus 18 more delicious varieties!
Why This Book Stands Out:
Written by a devoted aunt who believes in the power of cookies to create connection, this collection offers something rare: recipes that balance tradition with modern dietary considerations, faith with fun, and simplicity with deliciousness. Each recipe includes personal notes, substitution suggestions, and tips for success. Whether you're a parent looking to establish new traditions, a grandparent wanting to share your love of baking, or simply someone who adores Chris