Remember a few days ago when I said it was important to take some time out during the hectic Christmas season and attend to yourself? Today is another example of that. And don’t worry all you do-gooders out there, it’s not gonna be all about you. Because Christmas is essentially about the spirit of giving, I thought I’d find a product that you could buy for yourself that would also benefit those around you. And I don’t know of any better way to accomplish that than with food. I mean, who would turn down a hand crafted dish? Alright, so it depends on the person making it. But how about cookies? Cookies are virtually impossible to mess up, and if you should end up burning them, just get out a glass of milk and everything is all better.
So what’s even better than a homemade batch of cookies? A homemade batch of cookies in the shape of a Christmas tree, a la the Cookie Tree Kit (Miles Kimball, $3.49). See, you can have your cookies, and eat them too! This set comes with 10 graduated size star cookie cutters, three icing bags, and two decorating tip – basically, everything you need to create a totally boss cookie tree. Although the idea can be somewhat daunting, there’s no need to panic because this tree is mega easy to make. All you have to do is bake cookies the way you normally would, except you use these special star shaped cookie cutters. Once they’re cool, you can give them a nice coating of green icing to give them that tree look. Then you arrange them in this tree pattern and you can decorate the outside just like you would your own Christmas tree. Once fully assembled, you’re left with a cookie tree that is 11 inches tall. I mean, if that’s not spreading the Christmas spirit, then I don’t know what is.
Deck the halls with plates of cookies,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Better make extra for the Wookies,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Don we now our waistbands elastic,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Enjoying Christmas treats fantastic,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
5 out of 5 delicious Christmas tree stars.
Specs:
-Forms 11″ tall tree
-Includes 10 graduated size star cutters, 3 icing bags, and 2 decorating tips
-Easy to assemble
-Hand wash
-Made of plastic
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