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Pinkcheeks
Prime Spanko
Username: Pinkcheeks
Post Number: 1005
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Monday, December 04, 2006 - 05:39 pm: | 
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Every year I make about 6 different kinds of cookies for the holidays. This was usually done on a Sunday afternoon with my daughter and sister - kind of a tradition - Since my daughter is now living 1800 miles away, and my sister is extremely busy - I have decided to make the cookies ahead of time and freeze them.....
Which bring me to my question - I have never done this before - any tips? hints? suggestions?
Many thanks~ 
"Do I have to be good ALL the time?"
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Wolfie
Prime Spanko
Username: Wolfie
Post Number: 1820
Registered: 04-2005
| | Posted on Monday, December 04, 2006 - 06:17 pm: |
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I have heard that some people will freeze the cookies on a sheet pan first, then pop them into ziploc bags before placing them in the freezer. This makes them easier to seperate when you just want a handful of each kind later on. I personally just put them in ziploc bags and then into tins, then I keep them in a cool room until their needed. 
If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you.
Grow old with me, the best is yet to be.
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Fanny
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Fanny
Post Number: 2984
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Monday, December 04, 2006 - 08:24 pm: |
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HMMMMM........a bakery? Is this another riddle?
Queen of Innocence
"Well behaved woman rarely make history"
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Wolfie
Prime Spanko
Username: Wolfie
Post Number: 1822
Registered: 04-2005
| | Posted on Monday, December 04, 2006 - 09:01 pm: |
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I think she's serious Fanny. 
If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you.
Grow old with me, the best is yet to be.
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Ma_vie_en_rose
Advanced Spanko
Username: Ma_vie_en_rose
Post Number: 305
Registered: 01-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 02:53 am: |
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My favorite recipe for cookies, which I learned.. maybe a few years ago? Is for
Stained glass cookies
You get a bag of jolly ranchers or some other transluscent hard candy (I used lifesavers I believe to good effect) and put it all in a ziplock bag.
Get a hammer
And SMASHITALL!
Then you can sprinkle the candy bits across the cookies before you bake and the hard candy will melt and it's exciting and slightly crunchy.
The bigger bits make cool stained glass looking things while the smaller bits just look like sprinkles.
...but you weren't asking for recipes. Were you?
Ah well, stress relief's also a part of holiday baking. As to freezing the cookies I've not done it, but I'm sure it could be done. If not there's always last minute slice and bake to cover for learning mistakes.
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Pinkcheeks
Prime Spanko
Username: Pinkcheeks
Post Number: 1006
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 07:48 am: |
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uummm...nope, I don't need recipes (got TONS of them) - but thanks rose (that kind of cookie sound delicious)
No Fanny... not a riddle  I was serious~~
Hey Wolfie!!! Long time no see!!!!!  and thanks for your suggestion~~ I think I might play around on the web, or go to that foodnetwork site.
PS...Rose - that might be a good thread to start -everyone submit their favorite Christmas cookie recipe!
"Do I have to be good ALL the time?"
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Wolfie
Prime Spanko
Username: Wolfie
Post Number: 1823
Registered: 04-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 10:33 am: |
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Hiya Pinky! Checking out the Food Network sounds like a good idea to me. 
If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you.
Grow old with me, the best is yet to be.
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Fanny
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Fanny
Post Number: 2985
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 11:17 am: |
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Sorry guys, I was joking, I knew Pink was serious. Just chalk it up to a bad sense of humor! I have just been in one of those silly moods lately.
Queen of Innocence
"Well behaved woman rarely make history"
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Pinkcheeks
Prime Spanko
Username: Pinkcheeks
Post Number: 1007
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 11:25 am: |
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and we love ya anyway Fanny!!!!
"Do I have to be good ALL the time?"
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Wolfie
Prime Spanko
Username: Wolfie
Post Number: 1824
Registered: 04-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 11:40 am: |
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Silly is good!
If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you.
Grow old with me, the best is yet to be.
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Pinkcheeks
Prime Spanko
Username: Pinkcheeks
Post Number: 1008
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 12:11 pm: |
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Found GREAT tips for freezing cookies on the foodnetwork.......btw ----> I LOVE your holiday pics, Wolfie !!!
"Do I have to be good ALL the time?"
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Wolfie
Prime Spanko
Username: Wolfie
Post Number: 1825
Registered: 04-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 12:23 pm: |
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Thanks Pink, I like yours too. 
If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you.
Grow old with me, the best is yet to be.
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Tammynx
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Tammynx
Post Number: 1540
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 01:07 pm: |
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The food network has a great 12 days of cookie recipes..I have 5 of them so far. They will e-mail them to you.
Pink Freezer bags should work well. Most cookies you can freeze for up to 3 months. |
Fanny
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Fanny
Post Number: 2987
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 02:56 pm: |
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Inside me lives a skinny woman crying to get out. But I can usually shut the bitch up with cookies.
(Unknown)
Queen of Innocence
"Well behaved woman rarely make history"
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Pinkcheeks
Prime Spanko
Username: Pinkcheeks
Post Number: 1009
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 04:27 pm: |
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Just finished making "Chinese Noodle Cookies", and "Chocolate gingerbread cookies"
(and I didn't even eat one!!! - no small feat)
Thanks for the tip Tammy - I found 2 cookie tins in my attic and I read that all I need to do is cool them completely, then put in freezer bags, or layer them between wax paper in the tins. I had only planned on making 6........but now you have me thinking....12? YUMMMMM!!
"Do I have to be good ALL the time?"
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Tammynx
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Tammynx
Post Number: 1543
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 04:36 pm: |
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Yep...12 then I was watching a cetain person cook I LOVE her (Paula)..... she made some great stuff the other day some bars and cookies...I want to try them all.
Now to find the time.... |
Wolfie
Prime Spanko
Username: Wolfie
Post Number: 1826
Registered: 04-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 06:18 pm: |
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Paula is a riot, and everything she makes is sinfully delicious! I'm getting those cookie recipes through HGTV Tammy, their pretty good so far.
If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you.
Grow old with me, the best is yet to be.
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Tammynx
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Tammynx
Post Number: 1545
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 08:48 pm: |
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Ohh they look good Wolfie.....
I've added several to my recipe box...so far I've only made one cookie recipe of hers and it was real good!! I love watching her..I have a couple of her recipe books too!! |
Ma_vie_en_rose
Advanced Spanko
Username: Ma_vie_en_rose
Post Number: 306
Registered: 01-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 05:05 am: |
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Pink--it's not so much that they're delicious cookies, but when the recipe says you get to smash everything with a hammer, it certainly helps relieve holiday stress in the kitchen.
So wax paper will work as well as ziplock bags for freezing them? Fabulous. |
Blushingbride
New member
Username: Blushingbride
Post Number: 37
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Friday, December 08, 2006 - 08:39 pm: |
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Yup waxed paper in layers works wonderfully - I start baking in the beginning of November, since I make so much. Couldn't manage without my freezer. But then I do all the baking for most of our friends as well as ourselves. |
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