As we get closer and closer to that very special day where all of the children can barely stay in their beds – we are constantly reminded about all that is great about Christmas.  YES< we love our Christmas Trees, Christmas Decorating and Christmas Ornaments, we do not deny that. BUT, it is without doubt that one of the absolute best parts of the Christmas holidays is also the Christmas Cookies. Wouldn’t you agree that Christmas wouldn’t be quite as magical  if you didn’t have those tree shaped, snowman shaped, wreath shaped or even heart shaped sugar and gingerbread cookies?  Maybe you prefer elegant snowflake shapes or reindeer shapes – with glazed icing, glittering sugar or those edible silver balls; we like those ones too.

Christmas Cookies aren’t just a highly anticipated home baked delight though, they are also a fantastic Christmas Decoration.  Not to mention – a wonderful contributor to the most yummy scented air any home could ever have.

Oh boy, just THINKING of the smell of gingerbread, shortbread &  sugar cookies makes us want to start that Christmas Baking right now.  It’s a tad too early for us…but it may not be for you.  We can definitely appreciate that. 

Which is why we wanted to take another quick break to share some great resources for Christmas Cookie recipes if you are getting ready to bake up a storm with all sorts of colorful, rich and delectable Christmas Baking Recipes while the children are on Christmas break.

Here are our TOP 5 picks for 2011 Christmas Cookies where you should find THOUSANDS of Christmas Cookie recipes overall.

1. http://www.marthastewart.com/276951/christmas-cookies
2. http://www.styleathome.com/food-and-entertaining/recipes/25-christmas-cookie-recipes/a/33177
3. http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/best-christmas-cookie-recipes
4. http://www.joyofbaking.com/cookies.html
5. http://recipes.kaboose.com/christmas-recipes.html