Yet Another Cookie Box

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Did a spread for my Instagram before packing my boxes for mailing. Back is killing me, but I’m really pleased how everything turned out. Recipes upon request.

  • Candied nuts
  • Bailey’s fudge
  • Macarons (Sugarplum, gingerbread, orange chocolate and hot chocolate)
  • Gingersnap cookies
  • Chocolate Macaroons
  • Macadamia coconut cookies
  • Red velvet snowflakes
  • Christmas Pudding truffles
  • Brownie mince pies
  • Chocolate peppermint thumbprints
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Jensen said:
They all look incredible. How long did it take?

I spent an hour a day for a week making all the doughs and freezing them, and the macaron shells (then freezing). It took another 18 hours over 3 days to bake/fill/decorate.

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@Remi
You have the patience of a saint! The cookie dough alone, but macarons? Amazing.

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Harlem said:
@Remi
You have the patience of a saint! The cookie dough alone, but macarons? Amazing.

Thanks! First and last time for Christmas, for sure. Don’t know what I was thinking, lol.

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@Remi
I made them once for a birthday lol also my first and only time I’m making them :joy: I’m sure they’ll be appreciated though!

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Wow. You have a gift!!

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True said:
Wow. You have a gift!!

Thanks! Funnily enough, after I posted a pic on my socials, an old coworker hit me up to see if I had extras for a last-minute party he was hosting, lol.

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@Remi
Ah yes, a ‘party’. Are you sure the coworker invited other people? Because I happily would eat the cookies by myself! :slight_smile:

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Meade said:
Look at those macarons! Beautiful! I haven’t tried making them yet; they look hard to master!

Thank you! Macarons will definitely try your patience. Every single step is crucial and unforgiving. this recipe is the one I’ve had the most luck with.

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Meade said:
@Remi
Thank you! I always wanted to have some on a formal afternoon tea plate!

Go for it! These are the tips in my baking notes:

  • DON’T over mix eggs
  • DON’T over macaronage. Batter should completely settle into itself within about 15 seconds.
  • DON’T use too much food coloring.
  • Use half sheet pans.
  • Bake one tray at a time, middle rack.
  • 14 minutes.
  • Leave on tray 15 minutes before moving to racks.
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Amazing!

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That looks delightfully good.

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These look absolutely amazing and so so SOOO scrumptious, yum!!

This group and all of the gorgeous cookies I see daily have me so motivated to make a cookie box next year.

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Wilkie said:
Wow very nice! Love the look of the brownie mince pie; hoping you could drop the recipe and any info on how difficult those are, not a real proficient baker here but would love to try!

Here’s the recipe. I must confess I’m taking the following shortcuts: I use refrigerated pie dough, rolling it on powdered sugar instead of flour, and using canned whipped frosting.

They are super pretty and though most people are cautious to try them due to “mincemeat”, it ends up being their favorite thing in the box. Enjoy!

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@Remi
Almost forgot, I spray the mini muffin tin with baker’s spray (the kind with flour in it) for easy removal. They’re not super complicated, and definitely doable for the casual baker with the shortcuts. Good luck!

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Now THIS is impressive!!

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That looks delightful :blush:

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Fabulous!!

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Alston said:
What recipe did you use for the gingersnaps? They look great!

Thanks! I use the Betty Crocker Gingersnaps Recipe, using the butter Crisco baking sticks. They have a great flavor and texture.

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What’s your recipe for the red velvet snowflakes?