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Scenes From a Marathon Cookie Baking Session

By Courtney 42 Comments

Early this morning, the stage was set…

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The supplies were ready…

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The oven was fired up…and we were ready to hit the ground runnin’!

My mom had even set up my own little station for me by the time I got there.

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So things started off with a bit of a struggle…

My first batch of cookies, which I was beyond excited about, ended up being a bit…errr, messy.

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It took me about a gazillion hours, but I finally got them all rolled into balls.

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Unfortunately, I didn’t realize until AFTER they were done cooking that I had forgotten a very critical ingredient…the eggs.

Really Courtney? REALLY?!? Oy vey.

While the batch definitely isn’t one that I’ll be giving away (the texture is quite crumbly), I am absolutely planning on giving the recipe another go because the flavor of them is just incredible.

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So much so that I found myself picking crumbs off of them throughout the day. Smile

My next batch of cookies decided to do a little exploding act.

surprise peppermint cookies

How nice of them, right?

Then, as if that wasn’t frustrating enough, it took me three attempts to melt the white chocolate topping for them without burning it.

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Luckily, I was able to salvage all but two of the cookies and still had enough white chocolate left for the final product.

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I’d say they turned out pretty good. And in case you’re interested in trying them out yourself, I found the recipe in the latest issue of Rachel Ray. You can see the recipe here.

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After those couple of road bumps, the rest of the day was pretty smooth sailin’ from there!

There were Peanut Butter Balls…

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Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies

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Raspberry Almond Gems, which I will be sharing with you all ASAP because they are just too amazing to keep a secret.

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See, I told ya. Winking smile

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Christmas Cakes…

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Lots of leftover chocolate to nibble at…

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Lots of dishes to be washed…

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And even a little singing to some Christmas music with my microphone spatula…

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After seven long, hard hours, we had 20 mini cakes and 7 batches of cookies, totaling approximately 21 dozen cookies.

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Just in case math isn’t your forte, that’s about 250 cookies.

We still actually have about 6 more batches that we want to get done, so we’re going to give it another go this weekend while we cook up another batch of homemade sauce.

Good lord do I get excited about baking Christmas cookies. But honestly, any excuse to bake with my mom is always a good enough one for me. Smile

Now, my feet hurt, my neck hurts, and I am in need of my couch in a bad way. I’ll catch ya’ll later, gators!

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December 12, 2011 Filed Under: Baking, Christmas, Cookies, Family, Recipes Tagged With: baking with mom, Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies, christmas cakes, chrsitmas cookies, messy peanut butter cookies, peanut butter balls, raspberry almond gems, surprise peppermint cookies

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Bethany @ More Fruit Please says

    December 12, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    250 cookies?!? More power to you!! I burn out in the kitchen after two batches of cookies... I just can't keep up with the dishes. Peanut butter balls hold a special place in my heart, but all of your cookies look like they came out wonderful!
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  2. Hope says

    December 12, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    Wow! Can I have some of those cookies?! ;) That is really awesome! They all look yummy! I cannot wait to bake cookies this weekend with my sister.
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  3. Stephanie says

    December 12, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    This is amazing-- my mouth is watering. What a great way to start your week!
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  4. Katie says

    December 12, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    This looks like so much fun! I may have to try my very own marathon cookie baking session at some point. I'm impressed by your output! :)
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  5. Kristabel@RaceReady says

    December 12, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    What a cookie production, looks well worth the effort :-)
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  6. Megan S. says

    December 12, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    That is too funny -- I did the SAME EXACT THING the other day while making chocolate chip cookies! I couldn't understand why the chocolate chips weren't sticking, because the dough tasted perfectly fine! Mine were delicious but crumbly too!
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  7. Blog is the New Black says

    December 12, 2011 at 7:53 pm

    What a fun day!
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  8. Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says

    December 12, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    So. Many. Cookies!!! That is awesome though. I would have probably been dead after all that. Looks like so much fun though!
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  9. Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says

    December 12, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    wow, what a productive baking day! i love the looks of the peanut butter balls and those white chocolate peppermint ones. yummm!
    Reply
  10. Jenny says

    December 12, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    Ugh that is the worst when you realize that you've forgetten a key ingredient! I do it all the time...at least you get some extras to nibble on! Also, looking at your photos, I've realized the one kitchen contraption I need to purchase - a double broiler. Congrats on baking a gazillion gorgeous cookies!!
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  11. Jodi @ Southern Flavored Life says

    December 12, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    Not only do the cookies look amazing, but the quality time you got to spend with your Mom was probably the biggest gift of the cookie-baking session! Wish I could try them! :-)
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  12. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    December 12, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    Baking is hard work! I do a batch of cookies for all the relatives before Christmas--it's my personal little gift to all of them. And I am always surprised by how tired I get at the end of it. Back aching. Feet aching. I feel like I'm eighty. lol
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  13. Erin says

    December 12, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    Oh yummmmers!! Those all look fantastic. So I am new to your blog and maybe you mentioned it, but what are y'all going to do with all these cookies?!?!?
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    • Courtney says

      December 12, 2011 at 9:51 pm

      I give some as gifts and I also end up making a few different assorted trays to bring places (Jay's work, my job, etc.)
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  14. Lauren @ Fun, Fit and FAbulous says

    December 12, 2011 at 8:45 pm

    Talk about a cookie marathon! You guys did some serious work! :)
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  15. Julie says

    December 12, 2011 at 8:47 pm

    Awww, I love mother-daughter bonding time!!!! My mom's thing isn't really baking cookies, but her mom and her used to have days just like you and your mom have where they would bake dozens and dozens of cookies. :)
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  16. Colleen @ Jimmy Choos on the Treadmill says

    December 12, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    Whoa! That is a lot of cookies...yum!! Baking truly is exhausting! It never fails to tire me out!
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  17. Olivia @unleashingmymind says

    December 12, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    Ohmygosh! Sooo many cookies. I bet you ate a bunch of cookie dough (;
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  18. sarah (sarah learns) says

    December 12, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    all of the cookies look delicious (even the blunders...)! tomorrow is my cookie baking day & i can't wait!
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  19. Elizabeth says

    December 12, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    Peanut butter balls recipe? They look amazing :)
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  20. Tina @ Best Body Fitness says

    December 12, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    And some of those are coming my way...right??? hehehe I guess I know at the very least you thought of me when putting on your apron. ;)
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    • Courtney says

      December 12, 2011 at 9:36 pm

      Oh you know it! My mom actually commented on it, saying how cute she thought it was. ;)
      Reply
  21. jen says

    December 12, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    WOW, they look great!! one question. do you give them away as christmas gifts or do you bring them to a party?
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    • Courtney says

      December 12, 2011 at 9:50 pm

      Both! :)
      Reply
  22. Meg @ My Chocolate Covered Life says

    December 12, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    Seriously impressed and humbled. If it were me trying to do all that I would have inevitably forgotten various ingredients, which we would have discovered in the middle of the recipe. Do you give these away or do you keep them or what?
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  23. Meg @ My Chocolate Covered Life says

    December 12, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    Seriously impressed and humbled. If it were me trying to do all that I would have inevitably forgotten various ingredients, which we would have discovered in the middle of the recipe. So jealous of all the people that will receive them :)
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  24. Stellina says

    December 12, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    Wow they all look so yummy! I especially like the exploding cookies! Did you make all these cookies for fun, or are you going somewhere? Just curious :)
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  25. Lena @Fit on the Rocks says

    December 12, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    I love the picture of you with you spatula mic lol! I wish I enjoyed baking as much as you do; it kind of stresses me out :P
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  26. Lindsey says

    December 12, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    Impressive! I think I did 6 types of cookies so about 140-150 total and wanted to do a few more but think I am done. I made some chocolates and truffles too, og and we cannot forget the peppermint bark :)
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  27. Cat @Breakfast to Bed says

    December 12, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    This is like my dream day.
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  28. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    December 12, 2011 at 11:34 pm

    Wow, you guys are rockstars! This pretty much sounds like the best day ever.
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  29. Khushboo says

    December 13, 2011 at 12:56 am

    Holy delicious..wow! I bet you were craving a bucketload of salt afterwards though! I'm in awe!
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  30. Katie @ Katie Without Restrictions says

    December 13, 2011 at 2:28 am

    Oh my goodness, I'm exhausted just looking at it all! Looks fun though, and delicious ;)
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  31. Heather says

    December 13, 2011 at 7:45 am

    i had MAJOR kitchen failure last night. TWO ruined batches of cookies. I called myself defeated and snuck into bed with my computer to play an mindless game before slumber. Ready to start again today!
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    • Courtney says

      December 13, 2011 at 9:20 am

      Oh no! I'm sure today will be better. :) Good luck and have fun!!
      Reply
  32. Ruthie Hart says

    December 13, 2011 at 10:57 am

    I seem to be always finding myself saying I wish we lived closer Courtney!! I went to my first cookie exchange last night and I feel sick to my stomach this morning with all the sweets I ate last nigght!
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  33. Ari @ Ari's Menu says

    December 13, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    I cannot even tell you how many times I have forgotten the eggs. Always eggs. I have no idea why haha. Your cookies all look fantastic!
    Reply
  34. Samantha says

    December 13, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    Me and my mom are doing this on Sunday! I can't wait!
    Reply

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