How to Make Many Different Christmas Cookies Without Going Insane
Follow these steps and bulk baking strategies to make the most of your cookie baking experience this Christmas season:
Use a food processor or stand mixer.
By using a small kitchen appliance like a food processor or stand mixer, you can quickly prepare many batches of dough in quick succession.
In fact, start with the plainest cookie dough (like sugar cookie) and work your way up to the gingersnap, chocolate and then the peppermint Christmas cookies. Since most cookies start with butter, sugar, and flour, you don’t need to wash the bowl between each batch.
Yes, really. This is totally safe. Provided that you’re mixing things in a short amount of time, food safety is not be a problem. Food is good for two hours at room temperature, so plan to whip out all the dough within that time frame.
If you’d rather wash the bowl in between batches, feel free to do so. You’ll still save time by using a machine and by mixing many batches of dough in quick succession.
As each batch of dough is prepared, wrap it in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container and stash it in the refrigerator. By performing all your like tasks together (mixing, forming, and baking), you’ll save time and energy.
