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Issue No. 1171: December 2021
Nothing signals the start of the holidays quite like the smell of freshly-baked cookies! This Saturday is National Cookie Day, so we’re celebrating by sharing everything for baking up the perfect batch. We’ve got all the tools you need to bake like a pro, our top cookie recipes, cute ways to gift them and more! And don’t worry, we didn’t forget about the wine. We also have a festive, all-in-one wine cocktail that you need to try. 

Enjoy!
Tanji
Photo Credit: Sally’s Baking Addiction
9 Tools to Help You Bake Cookies Like a Pro
Whether you’re the queen of the cookie swap or a cookie rookie, we all know a little holiday cheer is best spread with homemade treats! We’ve rounded up our essential tools, gadgets and equipment that every home baker should have in their arsenal. Find our top cookie gear HERE.
Photo Credit: Taste of Home
20 Festive Holiday Cookies We're Dying to Make
It’s officially December, so it’s time to deck your halls with boughs of holly! With gifts to give and trees to rock around, now is the perfect time to work ahead and stash some cookies for later. Find our favorite festive recipes HERE.
Photo Credit: Tastemade
5 Ways to Upgrade Santa's Milk and Cookies
It’s no surprise why Santa loves milk and cookies— they’re a match made in heaven! We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite recipes that mash up Santas go-to treat, like a layered cookie cake and a chocolate trifle! Find all the recipes HERE.
Photo Credit: Purl Solo
10 Festive Ways to Package Your Holiday Treats
We love when a thoughtful gift can also double as dessert! This year, step up your cookie game with these clever ways to package up your holiday treats. Find all the how-to’s HERE.
Photo Credit: H-E-B
Tanji’s Wine Finds: Rancho La Gloria Spiced Cranberry Margarita Mix
Rolling dough, cutting out cookies and decorating can take a lot out of you, so stop and treat yourself with La Gloria Reserva Spiced Cranberry Margarita Wine Cocktail ($14). It’s your favorite Tex-Mex cocktail in a ready-to-drink bottle! Don’t miss out on this new limited-edition flavor for the season. Find it at your local H-E-B now!
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