In the Christmas bakery...

What would Christmas be without gingerbread, Christmas stollen, and of course, homemade cookies? The baking season starts no later than December, because these small, colorful treats are an essential part of Advent and really get us in the Christmas spirit.

Christmas time means cookie time. At our house, baking cookies together during Advent has almost become a tradition. Especially for my children, there's nothing better during Advent than sneaking a taste of cookie dough between cutting out shapes and decorating cookies with colorful sprinkles. Anyone with children knows that it has to be uncomplicated and simple so it doesn't end in complete baking chaos.

That's one more reason why I pull out my grandma's recipe every year. They're my absolute favorite cookies. They're quick, easy, and always taste delicious. Today I want to share my grandma's secret recipe with you, and I hope you have lots of fun trying them out and enjoying them!

I've also linked some useful and beautiful baking utensils below that make baking child's play, even for beginners in the kitchen like me.